- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, WI
Columbus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550282000319
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbus, WI.
School address
District: Columbus School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550282000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Columbus Middle shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 550282000319 · Columbus, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 11:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Elementary (425 students)
Columbus Middle shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Columbus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
425 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High
383 students
- This school
Columbus Middle
241 students
- Discovery Char 71
Discovery Charter School
71 students
What this shows Columbus Middle reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Middle compares
Columbus 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Columbus Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Columbus School District reports $16,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Middle
How many students attend Columbus Middle?
Columbus Middle has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, WI. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Columbus Middle?
26.0% of students at Columbus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Middle is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Middle?
Columbus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Columbus Middle rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus School District?
Besides Columbus Middle, Columbus School District also operates Columbus Elementary (425 students), Columbus High (383 students), and Discovery Charter School (71 students). See the Columbus School District district page for the complete list.