- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chilton, WI
Chilton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chilton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550252002430
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilton Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chilton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilton Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chilton, WI.
School address
District: Chilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550252002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Chilton Middle shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 550252002430 · Chilton, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 10.8:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilton High (380 students)
Chilton Middle shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chilton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilton High
Chilton High
380 students
- Chilton Elemen
Chilton Elementary
375 students
- This school
Chilton Middle
282 students
What this shows Chilton Middle reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilton Middle compares
Chilton 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Chilton Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Chilton School District reports $15,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chilton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilton Middle
How many students attend Chilton Middle?
Chilton Middle has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chilton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilton Middle is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Chilton Middle?
33.5% of students at Chilton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chilton Middle is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Chilton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilton Middle?
Chilton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chilton Middle rank among public schools in Chilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chilton, 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 Chilton School District?
Besides Chilton Middle, Chilton School District also operates Chilton High (380 students) and Chilton Elementary (375 students). See the Chilton School District district page for the complete list.