Enrollment
257
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amherst, WI
Amherst Middle
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550033000034
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Amherst, WI.
School address
District: Tomorrow River School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550033000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amherst Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Amherst, Wisconsin, enrolling 257 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 257 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst High (349 students) and Amherst Elementary (342 students) alongside Amherst 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 Amherst Middle compares
Amherst 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,488
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 91.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Amherst Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomorrow River School District, which includes Amherst Middle.
$12,488
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.6%
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 Amherst Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Amherst Middle
How many students attend Amherst Middle?
Amherst Middle has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amherst, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Amherst Middle?
20.9% of students at Amherst Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Middle?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Middle is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Amherst, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Middle?
Amherst Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Amherst Middle rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst on the city page.
Is Amherst Middle a good school?
Amherst Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Tomorrow River School District?
Besides Amherst Middle, Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst High (349 students), Amherst Elementary (342 students), and Tomorrow River Community Charter (184 students). See the Tomorrow River School District district page for the complete list.
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