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Dimensions of Learning Academy

6218 25th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143Kenosha School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
218
Students
Total enrolled
$15,612
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 218 students in grades KG–08 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,612 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dimensions of Learning Academy is a mid-sized elementary in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving grades KG–08 with 218 students. The district invests $15,612 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Dimensions of Learning Academy

218
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution112 male · 106 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 101 students
Student Composition
55%
28%
8%
8%
Asian1%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black8%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550732002457

Academic Outcomes at Dimensions of Learning Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53143

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,612Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,612
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,869
Student Support$2,966
Administration$1,873
Operations$2,342
Other$1,561
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,612 spent per student, an estimated $6,916 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
30%
State government
56.2%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced CurriculumNash ElementaryPleasant Prairie ElementaryRoosevelt Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Mahone MiddleLance MiddleBullen MiddleLincoln Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Indian Trail High School and AcademyTremper HighBradford HighHarborside Academy
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyKenosha County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictKenosha School District →
Phone: (262)359-6849
NCES ID: 550732002457
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kenosha seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kenosha School District
High
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,980 students · 09–12
● 39 opp42% FRL
High
Tremper High
1,540 students · 09–12
● 36 opp45% FRL
High
Bradford High
1,389 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
Elem
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
1,215 students · PK–08
● 36 opp39% FRL
Mid
Mahone Middle
933 students · 06–08
● 39 opp43% FRL
Mid
Lance Middle
788 students · 06–08
● 49 opp46% FRL
Mid
Bullen Middle
693 students · 06–08
● 39 opp75% FRL
High
Harborside Academy
578 students · 06–12
46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6218 25th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.