Enrollment
397
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Two Rivers, WI
Clarke Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551512001960
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Two Rivers · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Two Rivers, WI.
School address
District: Two Rivers Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551512001960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarke Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarke Middle
Clarke Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, enrolling 397 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Clarke Middle is leaner than roughly 93% of Wisconsin schools and 36% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 397 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #330, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 84 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 397 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Two Rivers Public School District also operates Two Rivers High (471 students) and Koenig Elementary (326 students) alongside Clarke 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 Clarke Middle compares
Clarke 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,077
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Clarke Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Two Rivers Public School District, which includes Clarke Middle.
$13,077
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 61.7%
Federal 10.2%
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 Clarke Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Koenig Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 76.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarke Middle
How many students attend Clarke Middle?
Clarke Middle has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Two Rivers, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Clarke Middle?
41.3% of students at Clarke Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Middle is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Two Rivers, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Middle?
Clarke Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Clarke Middle rank among public schools in Two Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Two Rivers, 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 Two Rivers on the city page.
Is Clarke Middle a good school?
Clarke Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Two Rivers Public School District?
Besides Clarke Middle, Two Rivers Public School District also operates Two Rivers High (471 students), Koenig Elementary (326 students), and Magee Elementary (317 students). See the Two Rivers Public School District district page for the complete list.
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