Enrollment
350
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bloomer Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bloomer Middle
Bloomer Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomer, Wisconsin, enrolling 350 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #516, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bloomer School District also operates Bloomer Elementary (521 students) and Bloomer High (400 students) alongside Bloomer 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 Bloomer Middle compares
Bloomer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomer School District, which includes Bloomer Middle.
$12,608
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 51.4%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bloomer on the city page.
Is Bloomer Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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