Enrollment
132
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, WI
Clinton Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550264000297
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Junior High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Junior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Junior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, WI.
School address
District: Clinton Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550264000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Junior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Junior High
Clinton Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Clinton, Wisconsin, enrolling 132 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 44 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 132 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clinton Community School District also operates Clinton Elementary (541 students) and Clinton Senior High (312 students) alongside Clinton Junior High.
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 Clinton Junior High compares
Clinton Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 32.5% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 80% | - | - |
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.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,303
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Clinton Junior High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Community School District, which includes Clinton Junior High.
$14,303
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 45.0%
Federal 7.9%
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 Clinton Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Junior High
How many students attend Clinton Junior High?
Clinton Junior High has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Junior High 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 Clinton Junior High?
32.5% of students at Clinton Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Junior High is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Junior High?
Clinton Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Clinton Junior High rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Junior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Junior High a good school?
Clinton Junior High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Clinton Community School District?
Besides Clinton Junior High, Clinton Community School District also operates Clinton Elementary (541 students) and Clinton Senior High (312 students). See the Clinton Community School District district page for the complete list.
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