- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, WI
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550609000674
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hartford, WI.
School address
District: Hartford J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550609000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Central Middle shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 550609000674 · Hartford, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary (460 students)
Central Middle shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
460 students
- Rossman Elemen
Rossman Elementary
422 students
- This school
Central Middle
419 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,286
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Central Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hartford J1 School District reports $13,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Central Middle?
30.6% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Hartford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Central Middle rank among public schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hartford, 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 Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford J1 School District?
Besides Central Middle, Hartford J1 School District also operates Lincoln Elementary (460 students) and Rossman Elementary (422 students). See the Hartford J1 School District district page for the complete list.