Enrollment
96
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barneveld, WI
Barneveld Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barneveld Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550084003158
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barneveld Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Barneveld · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barneveld Middle School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barneveld Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Barneveld, WI.
School address
District: Barneveld School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550084003158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barneveld Middle School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barneveld Middle School
Barneveld Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Barneveld, Wisconsin, enrolling 96 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Barneveld School District also operates Barneveld Elementary (229 students) and Barneveld High (118 students) alongside Barneveld Middle School.
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 Barneveld Middle School compares
Barneveld Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,183
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 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Barneveld Middle School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barneveld School District, which includes Barneveld Middle School.
$13,183
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 41.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 Barneveld Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneveld Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barneveld High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barneveld Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barneveld Middle School
How many students attend Barneveld Middle School?
Barneveld Middle School has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barneveld, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barneveld Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barneveld Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Barneveld Middle School?
11.3% of students at Barneveld Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barneveld Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barneveld Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Barneveld, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barneveld Middle School?
Barneveld Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Barneveld Middle School rank among public schools in Barneveld?
By Resource Investment Index, Barneveld Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Barneveld, 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 Barneveld on the city page.
Is Barneveld Middle School a good school?
Barneveld Middle School earns 61/100 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 Barneveld School District?
Besides Barneveld Middle School, Barneveld School District also operates Barneveld Elementary (229 students) and Barneveld High (118 students). See the Barneveld School District district page for the complete list.
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