Enrollment
181
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crandon, WI
Crandon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crandon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550291002388
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crandon Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Crandon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crandon Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crandon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crandon, WI.
School address
District: Crandon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550291002388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crandon Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crandon Middle
Crandon Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Crandon, Wisconsin, enrolling 181 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 181 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 54 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 181 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crandon School District also operates Crandon Elementary (396 students) and Crandon High (226 students) alongside Crandon 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 Crandon Middle compares
Crandon 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 55.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.8%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Crandon Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crandon School District, which includes Crandon Middle.
$14,748
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 36.0%
Federal 17.7%
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 Crandon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crandon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crandon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crandon Middle
How many students attend Crandon Middle?
Crandon Middle has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crandon, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crandon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crandon Middle is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Crandon Middle?
40.6% of students at Crandon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crandon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crandon Middle is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Crandon, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crandon Middle?
Crandon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crandon Middle rank among public schools in Crandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Crandon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crandon, 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 Crandon on the city page.
Is Crandon Middle a good school?
Crandon Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Crandon School District?
Besides Crandon Middle, Crandon School District also operates Crandon Elementary (396 students) and Crandon High (226 students). See the Crandon School District district page for the complete list.
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