- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Altoona Middle held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550027000027 · Altoona, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.1:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Elementary (555 students)
Altoona Middle held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Altoona Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Elemen
Altoona Elementary
555 students
- Altoona High
Altoona High
551 students
- This school
Altoona Middle
394 students
- Altoona Interm
Altoona Intermediate
278 students
What this shows Altoona Middle reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altoona Middle compares
Altoona Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,793
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 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.
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
District finance for Altoona School District reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~394 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.