- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Arcadia Middle held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550042003041 · Arcadia, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 13.8:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elementary (531 students)
Arcadia Middle held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Arcadia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elemen
Arcadia Elementary
531 students
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
413 students
- This school
Arcadia Middle
359 students
What this shows Arcadia Middle reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia Middle compares
Arcadia 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Arcadia School District reports $14,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.