- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayfield, WI
Bayfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bayfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550090000082
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayfield Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bayfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayfield Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bayfield, WI.
School address
District: Bayfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550090000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bayfield Middle held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550090000082 · Bayfield, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 9.6:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayfield Elementary (189 students)
Bayfield Middle held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bayfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayfield Eleme
Bayfield Elementary
189 students
- Bayfield High
Bayfield High
119 students
- This school
Bayfield Middle
96 students
- La Pointe Elem 11
La Pointe Elementary
11 students
What this shows Bayfield Middle reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayfield Middle compares
Bayfield 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 47% | 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
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$31,798
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 70.8%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Bayfield Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Bayfield School District reports $31,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Pointe Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bayfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayfield Middle
How many students attend Bayfield Middle?
Bayfield Middle has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayfield Middle is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Bayfield Middle?
56.5% of students at Bayfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bayfield Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.8% of enrollment, in Bayfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayfield Middle?
Bayfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bayfield Middle rank among public schools in Bayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bayfield, 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 Bayfield School District?
Besides Bayfield Middle, Bayfield School District also operates Bayfield Elementary (189 students), Bayfield High (119 students), and La Pointe Elementary (11 students). See the Bayfield School District district page for the complete list.