- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Coleman Middle shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 9.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550276002847 · Coleman, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 15.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman Elementary (387 students)
Coleman Middle shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 9.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Coleman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coleman Elemen
Coleman Elementary
387 students
- Coleman High
Coleman High
212 students
- This school 142
Coleman Middle
142 students
What this shows Coleman Middle reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman Middle compares
Coleman Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,182
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Coleman School District reports $12,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~142 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.