Enrollment
12
Combined
DISTRICT 224 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551296002998
Richland Online Academy
1996 US Hwy 14 W, Richland Center, WI 53581 · (608) 647-6106 · Richland County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 25.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
7 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 33% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 17% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
-15 (-56%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 27.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 0.7 | 16.2:1 | 58% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 0.9 | 20.0:1 | 72% (13) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 1.1 | 26.3:1 | 60% (18) |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 1 | 27.0:1 | 48% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 0.9 | 23.9:1 | 43% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 12 | N/A | N/A | 25% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Richland Online Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 43% (21 to 12); teachers down 16% (0.9 to 0.7).
About Richland Online Academy
Richland Online Academy is a small combined-grade school in Richland Center, Wisconsin, (ZIP code 53581). The latest federal count shows 12 students in kindergarten through 12. The typical figure for combined schools in Wisconsin is about 272 students.
Across its 5 schools, Richland School District enrolls 1,121 students. Richland Online Academy is one of those schools.
The student body at Richland Online Academy is 92% White. Enrollment also includes 8% Asian. The county population is about 93% White, within a few points of the school.
Teachers at the school number 0.7 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 16.2:1. This ratio sits 9.4 below the 25.6:1 average for combined schools in Wisconsin. Roughly 58% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Richland County average 57%.
Among Richland County residents, the median household income is $66,420, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Besides Richland Online Academy, Richland County has 8 other public schools.
The shortest distance from Richland Online Academy to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Richland Center High. Other public schools within five miles: 4.
The federal government classifies Richland Online Academy's location as Rural: Fringe. NCES lists Richland Online Academy as a charter school. In federal data, Richland Online Academy is a virtual school.
Federal counts for Richland Online Academy: 27 students in 2020-21, 12 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. Federal data show the ratio falling from 27.0:1 to 16.2:1.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Richland Online Academy. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Richland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,205
Census ACS
Median income
$66,420
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,440 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Richland School District
- Richland Center HighHigh · 512 students
- Richland Center Primary SchoolElementary · 301 students
- Richland Center Intermediate SchoolElementary · 275 students
- PARTNER Charter SchoolHigh · 21 students
- Richland Community 4KElementary
Other schools in Richland Center
- Richland Center HighHigh · 512 students
- Richland Center Primary SchoolElementary · 301 students
- Richland Center Intermediate SchoolElementary · 275 students
- Ithaca ElementaryElementary · 145 students
- Ithaca HighHigh · 105 students
- Ithaca MiddleMiddle · 69 students
Nearby schools
- Richland Center High0.0 mi · 512
- PARTNER Charter School0.6 mi · 21
- Richland Center Intermediate School2.3 mi · 275
- Richland Center Primary School2.5 mi · 301
- Ithaca High6.3 mi · 105
- Ithaca Elementary6.3 mi · 145
Frequently asked questions
About Richland Online AcademyHow large is Richland Online Academy?
Richland Online Academy enrolls approximately 12 students in grades KG-12.
Is Richland Online Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Richland Online Academy is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Richland Online Academy?
Approximately 16.2:1 students per teacher at Richland Online Academy.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Richland Online Academy?
At Richland Online Academy, the student body is approximately 92% White, 8% Asian.
Is Richland Online Academy public or private?
Richland Online Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Richland School District.
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