- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cornell, WI
Cornell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cornell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550288002896
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornell Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cornell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornell Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornell, WI.
School address
District: Cornell School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550288002896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cornell Middle shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 550288002896 · Cornell, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 20.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornell Elementary (209 students)
Cornell Middle shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cornell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary
209 students
- Cornell High
Cornell High
100 students
- This school 83
Cornell Middle
83 students
What this shows Cornell Middle reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornell Middle compares
Cornell 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,748
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Cornell Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cornell School District reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornell Middle
How many students attend Cornell Middle?
Cornell Middle has 83 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cornell, WI. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell Middle is 20.8:1, which is 44% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornell Middle?
58.0% of students at Cornell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cornell Middle is White at 98.8% of enrollment, in Cornell, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornell Middle?
Cornell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Cornell Middle rank among public schools in Cornell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornell, 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 Cornell School District?
Besides Cornell Middle, Cornell School District also operates Cornell Elementary (209 students) and Cornell High (100 students). See the Cornell School District district page for the complete list.