Enrollment
602
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Forest, WI
De Forest Middle
Federal NCES profile for De Forest 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 550318000356
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Forest Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in De Forest · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
De Forest Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Forest Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in De Forest, WI.
School address
District: De Forest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550318000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How De Forest Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at De Forest Middle
De Forest Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in De Forest, Wisconsin, enrolling 602 students.
At 14:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
De Forest Area School District also operates De Forest High (1,137 students) and Harvest Intermediate School (966 students) alongside De Forest 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 De Forest Middle compares
De Forest 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,625
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, De Forest Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Forest Area School District, which includes De Forest Middle.
$13,625
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 37.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 De Forest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yahara Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Forest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about De Forest Middle
How many students attend De Forest Middle?
De Forest Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Forest, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Forest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De Forest Middle is 14:1, 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 De Forest Middle?
14.3% of students at De Forest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Forest Middle?
The largest demographic group at De Forest Middle is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in De Forest, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Forest Middle?
De Forest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 De Forest Middle rank among public schools in De Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, De Forest Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in De Forest, 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 De Forest on the city page.
Is De Forest Middle a good school?
De Forest Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 De Forest Area School District?
Besides De Forest Middle, De Forest Area School District also operates De Forest High (1,137 students), Harvest Intermediate School (966 students), and Windsor Elementary (526 students). See the De Forest Area School District district page for the complete list.
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