Enrollment
338
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adams, WI
Adams-Friendship Middle
Federal NCES profile for Adams-Friendship Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550006001454
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams-Friendship Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Adams · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams-Friendship Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams-Friendship Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Adams, WI.
School address
District: Adams-Friendship Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550006001454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams-Friendship Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams-Friendship Middle
Adams-Friendship Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Adams, Wisconsin, enrolling 338 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Adams-Friendship Middle is leaner than roughly 92% of Wisconsin schools and 35% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 72.2% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Adams-Friendship Area School District also operates Adams-Friendship Elementary (486 students) and Adams-Friendship High (446 students) alongside Adams-Friendship Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams-Friendship Middle compares
Adams-Friendship Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Adams-Friendship Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams-Friendship Area School District, which includes Adams-Friendship Middle.
$15,086
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 30.2%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adams-Friendship Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams-Friendship Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams-Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams-Friendship Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adams-Friendship Middle
How many students attend Adams-Friendship Middle?
Adams-Friendship Middle has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adams, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams-Friendship Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams-Friendship Middle is 9.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams-Friendship Middle?
72.2% of students at Adams-Friendship Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams-Friendship Middle?
The largest demographic group at Adams-Friendship Middle is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Adams, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams-Friendship Middle?
Adams-Friendship Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams-Friendship Middle rank among public schools in Adams?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams-Friendship Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Adams, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Adams on the city page.
Is Adams-Friendship Middle a good school?
Adams-Friendship Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adams-Friendship Area School District?
Besides Adams-Friendship Middle, Adams-Friendship Area School District also operates Adams-Friendship Elementary (486 students) and Adams-Friendship High (446 students). See the Adams-Friendship Area School District district page for the complete list.
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