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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHAWANO SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551362002908

LEADS Primary Charter School

1410 S Waukechon St, Shawano, WI 54166 · (715) 524-2134 · Shawano County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
Enrollment
80
Elementary
DISTRICT 314 · STATE 323
Student : Teacher
80.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 35.7:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
27 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
20
Grade 1
20
Grade 2
20
Student demographics
White
5366%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
45%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 15%
Two+
1114%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 6%
Native American
1215%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3949%
Female
4151%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
80
+27 (+51%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
80.0:1
was 15.1:1
% White
66%
was 75%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LEADS Primary Charter School

Set in Shawano, Wisconsin, LEADS Primary Charter School is a very small primary school, operated by Shawano School District. It hosts 80 students across grades pre-K through 2. Enrollment runs roughly 75% below the state mean of about 323.

Shawano School District comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 2,079 students; LEADS Primary Charter School is among them.

In terms of who attends, LEADS Primary Charter School lists that the largest single group is White, at 66% of enrollment; the rest looks like 15% Native American, 14% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 85% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 80.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting LEADS Primary Charter School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 34% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Shawano County runs at roughly 47%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Shawano County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,479 per year, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. LEADS Primary Charter School is one of 17 public schools in Shawano County (combined enrollment of about 4,832 students).

Hillcrest Primary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around LEADS Primary Charter School.

The school occupies a town-based site. As a public charter, LEADS Primary Charter School runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Trend over the last 7 years. LEADS Primary Charter School's enrollment has grew 51% since 2018, when it stood at 53 (now 80). The White share of enrollment declined from 75% to 66% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 80.0:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for LEADS Primary Charter School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Shawano County at a glance

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Population
41,039
Census ACS
Median income
$66,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
4,832 students

Quick facts

School name
LEADS Primary Charter School
District
Shawano School District
Address
1410 S Waukechon St, Shawano, WI 54166
Phone
(715) 524-2134
County
Shawano County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
80
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
80.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
27 (34%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
551362002908
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LEADS Primary Charter School
How large is LEADS Primary Charter School?
LEADS Primary Charter School enrolls approximately 80 students in grades PK-02.
Is LEADS Primary Charter School an elementary, middle, or high school?
LEADS Primary Charter School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at LEADS Primary Charter School?
Approximately 80.0:1 students per teacher at LEADS Primary Charter School.
How diverse is LEADS Primary Charter School?
LEADS Primary Charter School reports a student body of 66% White, 5% Hispanic, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees LEADS Primary Charter School?
LEADS Primary Charter School is overseen by Shawano School District in Shawano County.
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