- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nekoosa, WI
Alexander Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551038001358
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Nekoosa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, WI.
School address
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551038001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Alexander Middle shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 551038001358 · Nekoosa, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.1:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Humke Elementary (313 students)
Alexander Middle shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Alexander Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alexander Middle
326 students
- Humke Elementa
Humke Elementary
313 students
- Nekoosa High
Nekoosa High
285 students
- Wise Academy
Wise Academy
218 students
- Central Wiscon 32
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
32 students
- Nekoosa Academ 23
Nekoosa Academy
23 students
What this shows Alexander Middle reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Middle compares
Alexander Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Alexander Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Nekoosa School District reports $13,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wise Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Wisconsin Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 72.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Middle
How many students attend Alexander Middle?
Alexander Middle has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nekoosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Middle is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Alexander Middle?
52.4% of students at Alexander Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Middle is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Middle?
Alexander Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Middle rank among public schools in Nekoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nekoosa School District?
Besides Alexander Middle, Nekoosa School District also operates Humke Elementary (313 students), Nekoosa High (285 students), and Wise Academy (218 students). See the Nekoosa School District district page for the complete list.