At a glance
Reported students
310
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School: 310 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about La Casa de Esperanza Charter School
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Waukesha. It is one of 1 current school records connected to La Casa De Esperanza Inc. NCES reports 310 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (64.5%) and Black (22.3%). English learners represent 33.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking La Casa de Esperanza Charter School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.6 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic64.5%
- Black22.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near La Casa de Esperanza Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock School Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–08 | 286 | 0.3 mi |
| Hadfield Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 338 | 0.4 mi |
| eAchieve Elementary Elementary · Charter · Waukesha School District | KG–05 | 111 | 0.9 mi |
| Waukesha STEM Academy Elementary · Charter · Waukesha School District | PK–08 | 580 | 1.4 mi |
| Banting Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 486 | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 321 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Casa de Esperanza Charter School
What grades does La Casa de Esperanza Charter School serve?
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in La Casa De Esperanza Inc.
How many students attend La Casa de Esperanza Charter School?
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School reported 310 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 209 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Casa de Esperanza Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 310 students and 19.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Casa de Esperanza Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of La Casa de Esperanza Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Casa de Esperanza Charter School in?
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School is part of La Casa De Esperanza Inc, based in Waukesha, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Casa de Esperanza Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include White Rock School (0.3 mi), Hadfield Elementary (0.4 mi), eAchieve Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.