Enrollment
326
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Middle
Alexander Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 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 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Nekoosa School District also operates Humke Elementary (313 students) and Nekoosa High (285 students) alongside Alexander 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 Alexander Middle compares
Alexander 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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.
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 77.3%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nekoosa School District, which includes Alexander Middle.
$14,780
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alexander Middle a good school?
Alexander Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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