Enrollment
142
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coleman, WI
Coleman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550276002847
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Coleman · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coleman, WI.
School address
District: Coleman School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550276002847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coleman Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coleman Middle
Coleman Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Coleman, Wisconsin, enrolling 142 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 142 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Coleman School District also operates Coleman Elementary (387 students) and Coleman High (212 students) alongside Coleman 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 Coleman Middle compares
Coleman 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,494
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Coleman Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coleman School District, which includes Coleman Middle.
$12,494
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Coleman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coleman Middle
How many students attend Coleman Middle?
Coleman Middle has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coleman, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coleman Middle?
34.5% of students at Coleman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Middle is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Coleman, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Middle?
Coleman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coleman Middle rank among public schools in Coleman?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coleman, 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 Coleman on the city page.
Is Coleman Middle a good school?
Coleman Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Coleman School District?
Besides Coleman Middle, Coleman School District also operates Coleman Elementary (387 students) and Coleman High (212 students). See the Coleman School District district page for the complete list.
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