Enrollment
319
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cameron, WI
Cameron Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550213002286
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cameron, WI.
School address
District: Cameron School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550213002286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cameron Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cameron Middle
Cameron Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Cameron, Wisconsin, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 319 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 509 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #450, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students) and Cameron High (279 students) alongside Cameron 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 Cameron Middle compares
Cameron 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,944
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Cameron Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron School District, which includes Cameron Middle.
$12,944
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Cameron Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Academy of Virtual Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~319 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cameron Middle
How many students attend Cameron Middle?
Cameron Middle has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cameron, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cameron Middle?
33.9% of students at Cameron Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Middle is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Cameron, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Middle?
Cameron Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Cameron Middle rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cameron, 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 Cameron on the city page.
Is Cameron Middle a good school?
Cameron Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Cameron School District?
Besides Cameron Middle, Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students), Cameron High (279 students), and Cameron Academy of Virtual Education (134 students). See the Cameron School District district page for the complete list.
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