- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Falls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Falls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550255000281
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Falls Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chippewa Falls Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Falls Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Chippewa Falls Middle held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.8 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 550255000281 · Chippewa Falls, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 14.5:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students)
Chippewa Falls Middle held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.8 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Falls Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- This school
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- Parkview Eleme 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- Halmstad Eleme 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- Stillson Eleme 338
Stillson Elementary
338 students
What this shows Chippewa Falls Middle reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Falls Middle compares
Chippewa Falls Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 30.8% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.4%
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
$13,948
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Chippewa Falls Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippewa Falls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halmstad Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stillson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Falls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Falls Middle
How many students attend Chippewa Falls Middle?
Chippewa Falls Middle has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chippewa Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls Middle?
30.8% of students at Chippewa Falls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippewa Falls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Falls Middle is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Falls Middle?
Chippewa Falls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Chippewa Falls Middle rank among public schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Falls Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Chippewa Falls, 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 Chippewa Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Chippewa Falls Middle, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), Parkview Elementary (377 students), and Halmstad Elementary (355 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.