Enrollment
327
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 550126000174
Black River Falls Middle — Black River Falls, WI
Federal NCES profile for Black River Falls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Black River Falls School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River Falls Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Black River Falls Middle reports 327 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Wisconsin average and 2% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 164 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Black River Falls School District spends $26,950 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.9% from local sources (property taxes), 54.4% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black River Falls Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,950
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 164 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 327 Top 55% in Wisconsin — larger than 45% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.9% +37% vs state
NCES ID 550126000174
Student demographics
White 67.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 164:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.6%
In-school suspensions 41
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Falls School District, which includes Black River Falls Middle.
$26,950
Per student
+45%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 54.4%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Black River Falls Middle
How many students attend Black River Falls Middle?
Black River Falls Middle has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls Middle is 11.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black River Falls Middle?
52.9% of students at Black River Falls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Falls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black River Falls Middle is White at 67.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Falls Middle?
Black River Falls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.