Enrollment
134
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cadott, WI
Cadott Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Cadott Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550204000249
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cadott Junior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cadott · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cadott Junior High has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cadott Junior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cadott, WI.
School address
District: Cadott Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550204000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cadott Junior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cadott Junior High
Cadott Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Cadott, Wisconsin, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Cadott Community School District also operates Cadott Elementary (436 students) and Cadott High (230 students) alongside Cadott Junior High.
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 Cadott Junior High compares
Cadott Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$15,225
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 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 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Cadott Junior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cadott Community School District, which includes Cadott Junior High.
$15,225
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.4%
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 Cadott Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadott Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cadott High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cadott Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cadott Junior High
How many students attend Cadott Junior High?
Cadott Junior High has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cadott, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cadott Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cadott Junior High is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cadott Junior High?
43.1% of students at Cadott Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cadott Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Cadott Junior High is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Cadott, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cadott Junior High?
Cadott Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Cadott Junior High rank among public schools in Cadott?
By Resource Investment Index, Cadott Junior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cadott, 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 Cadott on the city page.
Is Cadott Junior High a good school?
Cadott Junior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Cadott Community School District?
Besides Cadott Junior High, Cadott Community School District also operates Cadott Elementary (436 students) and Cadott High (230 students). See the Cadott Community School District district page for the complete list.
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