New Directions Learning Community

www.ndlccharter.org

Charter School 270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

New Directions Learning Community (NDLC) is a public charter school located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 4K through 4. Operating under the umbrella of the Kaukauna Area School District, the school is distinguished by its commitment to a multi-age learning environment. By grouping students across different grade levels, NDLC fosters a collaborative atmosphere where students can learn at their own pace, develop strong social-emotional skills, and benefit from a more personalized approach to education that emphasizes student-led inquiry and hands-on discovery.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a tight-knit "learning community" that prioritizes the partnership between students, educators, and families. NDLC focuses on the "whole child," integrating core academic standards with character development and environmental stewardship. Through their small-school setting and project-based learning initiatives, New Directions strives to cultivate independent, creative, and engaged learners who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

270

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Directions Learning Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
246 (91.1%)
Hispanic
15 (5.6%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kaukauna Area School District
Phone:	(920)766-6116
Website:	http://www.ndlccharter.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43