At a glance
Reported students
65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
236
Burlington Alternative School: 65 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Burlington Alternative School
Burlington Alternative School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Burlington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Burlington Area School District. NCES reports 65 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, below the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Burlington Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.3%
- Hispanic16.9%
- Black7.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Burlington Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Other · Grades PK–12
78 reported students
Winkler Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
207 reported students
Cooper Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–06
225 reported students
Waller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
247 reported students
Dyer Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
395 reported students
Karcher Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
779 reported students
Public schools near Burlington Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Montessori Elementary · Burlington Area School District | PK–06 | 225 | 0.4 mi |
| Karcher Middle School Middle · Burlington Area School District | 05–08 | 779 | 0.5 mi |
| Waller Elementary Elementary · Burlington Area School District | KG–04 | 247 | 0.5 mi |
| Wisconsin Connect Charter School Other · Charter · Burlington Area School District | PK–12 | 78 | 0.5 mi |
| Dyer Elementary Elementary · Burlington Area School District | PK–04 | 395 | 0.9 mi |
| Burlington High School High · Burlington Area School District | 09–12 | 880 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Alternative School
What grades does Burlington Alternative School serve?
Burlington Alternative School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Burlington Area School District.
How many students attend Burlington Alternative School?
Burlington Alternative School reported 65 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burlington Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 65 students and 4.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burlington Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burlington Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burlington Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burlington Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burlington Alternative School in?
Burlington Alternative School is part of Burlington Area School District, based in Burlington, WI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burlington Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cooper Montessori (0.4 mi), Karcher Middle School (0.5 mi), Waller Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.