Enrollment
10
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Janesville, WI
Youth Services Center
Federal NCES profile for Youth Services Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550702002948
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Services Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 18
- schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Services Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Services Center ranks #3 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702002948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youth Services Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youth Services Center
Youth Services Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 10 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5:1, Youth Services Center is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 65% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Wisconsin schools, with 10 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Among Janesville's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (412 students): Youth Services Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students) and Parker High (1,272 students) alongside Youth Services Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Youth Services Center compares
Youth Services Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 40.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Youth Services Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Youth Services Center.
$13,579
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Youth Services Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Services Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~10 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Services Center
How many students attend Youth Services Center?
Youth Services Center has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Janesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Services Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Services Center is 5:1, which is 65% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Youth Services Center?
72.7% of students at Youth Services Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Services Center?
The largest demographic group at Youth Services Center is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Services Center?
Youth Services Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Youth Services Center rank among schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Services Center ranks #3 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Janesville on the city page.
Is Youth Services Center a good school?
Youth Services Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Youth Services Center, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.
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