- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomer, WI
Bloomer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bloomer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550135000185
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomer Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bloomer · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomer Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomer Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bloomer, WI.
School address
District: Bloomer School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550135000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bloomer Middle held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550135000185 · Bloomer, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomer Elementary (521 students)
Bloomer Middle held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bloomer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomer Elemen
Bloomer Elementary
521 students
- Bloomer High
Bloomer High
400 students
- This school
Bloomer Middle
350 students
What this shows Bloomer Middle reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomer Middle compares
Bloomer 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$12,920
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Bloomer Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Bloomer School District reports $12,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomer High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomer Middle
How many students attend Bloomer Middle?
Bloomer Middle has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomer, WI. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomer Middle is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Bloomer Middle?
23.2% of students at Bloomer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bloomer Middle is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Bloomer, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomer Middle?
Bloomer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Bloomer Middle rank among public schools in Bloomer?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomer Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bloomer, 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 Bloomer School District?
Besides Bloomer Middle, Bloomer School District also operates Bloomer Elementary (521 students) and Bloomer High (400 students). See the Bloomer School District district page for the complete list.