Enrollment
359
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, WI
Arcadia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550042003041
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, WI.
School address
District: Arcadia School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550042003041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcadia Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcadia Middle
Arcadia Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Arcadia, Wisconsin, enrolling 359 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 66.8% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 359 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 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Arcadia School District also operates Arcadia Elementary (531 students) and Arcadia High (413 students) alongside Arcadia 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 Arcadia Middle compares
Arcadia 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$14,703
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 359 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: 3.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
White 16.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Arcadia Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcadia School District, which includes Arcadia Middle.
$14,703
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 Arcadia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Middle
How many students attend Arcadia Middle?
Arcadia Middle has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Arcadia Middle?
66.8% of students at Arcadia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Arcadia, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Middle?
Arcadia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Arcadia Middle rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
Is Arcadia Middle a good school?
Arcadia Middle earns 43/100 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 Arcadia School District?
Besides Arcadia Middle, Arcadia School District also operates Arcadia Elementary (531 students) and Arcadia High (413 students). See the Arcadia School District district page for the complete list.
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