Enrollment
394
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Altoona, WI
Altoona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Altoona Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550027000027
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altoona Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Altoona Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Altoona, WI.
School address
District: Altoona School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550027000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altoona Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altoona Middle
Altoona Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Altoona, Wisconsin, enrolling 394 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 394 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 553 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Altoona School District also operates Altoona Elementary (555 students) and Altoona High (551 students) alongside Altoona 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 Altoona Middle compares
Altoona 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Altoona Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altoona School District, which includes Altoona Middle.
$12,582
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 52.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 Altoona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altoona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altoona Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Altoona Middle
How many students attend Altoona Middle?
Altoona Middle has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Altoona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona Middle is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Altoona Middle?
30.9% of students at Altoona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altoona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Altoona Middle is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Altoona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altoona Middle?
Altoona Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Altoona Middle rank among public schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Altoona, 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 Altoona on the city page.
Is Altoona Middle a good school?
Altoona Middle earns 52/100 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 Altoona School District?
Besides Altoona Middle, Altoona School District also operates Altoona Elementary (555 students), Altoona High (551 students), and Altoona Intermediate (278 students). See the Altoona School District district page for the complete list.
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