Enrollment
282
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chilton Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chilton Middle
Chilton Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Chilton, Wisconsin, enrolling 282 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #179.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Chilton School District spends $11,866 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chilton School District also operates Chilton High (380 students) and Chilton Elementary (375 students) alongside Chilton 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 Chilton Middle compares
Chilton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,866
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton School District, which includes Chilton Middle.
$11,866
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 50.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~282 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chilton on the city page.
Is Chilton Middle a good school?
Chilton Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of 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 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.
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