Enrollment
66
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, WI
Albany Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albany Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550012002357
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Community Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Community Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Community Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Albany, WI.
School address
District: Albany School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550012002357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Community Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Community Middle
Albany Community Middle is a small elementary school in Albany, Wisconsin, enrolling 66 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Albany Community 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Albany School District also operates Albany Elementary (159 students) and Albany High (75 students) alongside Albany Community 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 Albany Community Middle compares
Albany Community 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 | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 92% | - | - |
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.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
34.8%
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
$17,344
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Albany Community Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany School District, which includes Albany Community Middle.
$17,344
Per student
+16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 42.2%
Federal 8.7%
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 Albany Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- 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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Community Middle
How many students attend Albany Community Middle?
Albany Community Middle has 66 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Community 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 Albany Community Middle?
26.4% of students at Albany Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albany Community Middle is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Albany, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Community Middle?
Albany Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Community Middle rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Community Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is Albany Community Middle a good school?
Albany Community Middle earns 35/100 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 Albany School District?
Besides Albany Community Middle, Albany School District also operates Albany Elementary (159 students) and Albany High (75 students). See the Albany School District district page for the complete list.
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