Enrollment
31
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benton, WI
Benton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Benton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550111003061
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton, WI.
School address
District: Benton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550111003061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benton Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benton Middle
Benton Middle is a small middle school in Benton, Wisconsin, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Benton Middle is leaner than roughly 86% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Benton School District also operates Benton Elementary (131 students) and Benton High (61 students) alongside Benton 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 Benton Middle compares
Benton 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$17,255
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Benton Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton School District, which includes Benton Middle.
$17,255
Per student
+16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 55.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Benton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Benton Middle
How many students attend Benton Middle?
Benton Middle has 31 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Middle is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Benton Middle?
24.1% of students at Benton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Benton Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Benton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Middle?
Benton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benton Middle rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton, 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 Benton on the city page.
Is Benton Middle a good school?
Benton Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Benton School District?
Besides Benton Middle, Benton School District also operates Benton Elementary (131 students) and Benton High (61 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.
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