- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middleton, WI
Clark Street Community School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Street Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550951002882Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Street Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Street Community School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Street Community School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951002882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Clark Street Community School held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550951002882 · Middleton, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
108 enr · 12:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
Clark Street Community School held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clark Street Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- This school 108
Clark Street Community School
108 students
What this shows Clark Street Community School reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Street Community School compares
Clark Street Community School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
38.0%
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
$14,035
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Clark Street Community School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Street Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Street Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Middleton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Street Community School
How many students attend Clark Street Community School?
Clark Street Community School has 108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Street Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Street Community School 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 Clark Street Community School?
20.0% of students at Clark Street Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Street Community School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Street Community School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Street Community School?
Clark Street Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Clark Street Community School rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Street Community School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Middleton, 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 Middleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Clark Street Community School, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.