Enrollment
999
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chippewa Falls Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chippewa Falls Middle
Chippewa Falls Middle is a large middle school in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 999 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 30.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 999 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students) and Parkview Elementary (377 students) alongside Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls Middle compares
Chippewa Falls 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which includes Chippewa Falls Middle.
$13,311
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 50.2%
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 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
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chippewa Falls Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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