Ouisconsing School of Collaboration

www.lodi.k12.wi.us

Charter School 80 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The Ouisconsing School of Collaboration (OSC) is a project-based charter school located in Lodi, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Operating as a public school within the School District of Lodi, OSC differentiates itself from traditional educational models by focusing on personalized learning, student-led inquiry, and real-world application. The school emphasizes a "collaboration" model, where students work closely with peers, community mentors, and staff to build an education that aligns with their personal interests and career aspirations.

At the heart of the OSC experience is the philosophy that students should take an active role in designing their learning journey. Instead of traditional lecture-based instruction, students engage in long-term projects and interdisciplinary coursework that challenge them to solve complex problems. By utilizing the local community as a classroom and fostering a small, supportive school culture, the Ouisconsing School of Collaboration aims to develop critical thinking, self-advocacy, and collaborative skills, preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ouisconsing School of Collaboration
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
72 (90.0 %)
Two or More
3 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.5 %)
Black
1 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.3 %)

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:	Lodi School District
Phone:	(608)592-3842
Website:	http://www.lodi.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 26