- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukee, WI
Bayside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bayside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550480000517
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 181
- public schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside Middle ranks #10 of 181 public schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Fox Point J2 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550480000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bayside Middle held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550480000517 · Milwaukee, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.3:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Stormonth Elementary (473 students)
Bayside Middle held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Bayside Middle compares
Bayside 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Bayside Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox Point J2 School District reports $17,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stormonth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Milwaukee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside Middle
How many students attend Bayside Middle?
Bayside Middle has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside Middle is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Bayside Middle?
10.9% of students at Bayside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bayside Middle is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside Middle?
Bayside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Bayside Middle rank among public schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside Middle ranks #10 of 181 public schools in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox Point J2 School District?
Besides Bayside Middle, Fox Point J2 School District also operates Stormonth Elementary (473 students). See the Fox Point J2 School District district page for the complete list.