- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Benton Middle shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550111003061 · Benton, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 10.3:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Elementary (131 students)
Benton Middle shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Benton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary
131 students
- Benton High
Benton High
61 students
- This school 31
Benton Middle
31 students
What this shows Benton Middle reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Middle compares
Benton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,629
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Benton School District reports $16,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~31 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 2.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.