- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colby, WI
Colby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Colby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550273001226
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colby Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Colby · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colby Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colby, WI.
School address
District: Colby School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550273001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Colby Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550273001226 · Colby, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 12.8:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Colby Elementary (354 students)
Colby Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Colby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colby Elementa
Colby Elementary
354 students
- Colby High
Colby High
306 students
- This school
Colby Middle
204 students
- Little Stars P 37
Little Stars Pre-School
37 students
What this shows Colby Middle reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colby Middle compares
Colby 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$14,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Colby Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Colby School District reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Stars Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colby Middle
How many students attend Colby Middle?
Colby Middle has 204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colby, WI. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Colby Middle?
51.2% of students at Colby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Colby Middle is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Colby, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colby Middle?
Colby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Colby Middle rank among public schools in Colby?
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colby, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colby School District?
Besides Colby Middle, Colby School District also operates Colby Elementary (354 students), Colby High (306 students), and Little Stars Pre-School (37 students). See the Colby School District district page for the complete list.