- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Fond Du Lac, WI
Bessie Allen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bessie Allen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551074001396
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bessie Allen Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in North Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bessie Allen Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie Allen Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: North Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551074001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bessie Allen Middle held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551074001396 · North Fond Du Lac, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 15.4:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students)
Bessie Allen Middle held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bessie Allen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendship Lea
Friendship Learning Elementary
612 students
- Horace Mann Hi
Horace Mann High
453 students
- This school
Bessie Allen Middle
339 students
- Early Learning 84
Early Learning Center
84 students
- Treffert Way f 60
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
60 students
What this shows Bessie Allen Middle reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bessie Allen Middle compares
Bessie Allen 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 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
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Bessie Allen Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for North Fond Du Lac School District reports $14,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bessie Allen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Learning Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bessie Allen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 84:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bessie Allen Middle
How many students attend Bessie Allen Middle?
Bessie Allen Middle has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie Allen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessie Allen Middle is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bessie Allen Middle?
37.9% of students at Bessie Allen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bessie Allen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bessie Allen Middle is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in North Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bessie Allen Middle?
Bessie Allen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bessie Allen Middle rank among public schools in North Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie Allen Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Fond Du Lac, 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 North Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Bessie Allen Middle, North Fond Du Lac School District also operates Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students), Horace Mann High (453 students), and Early Learning Center (84 students). See the North Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.