- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
De Forest Middle held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 550318000356 · De Forest, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 14:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: De Forest High (1,137 students)
De Forest Middle held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
De Forest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Forest High
De Forest High
1,137 students
- Harvest Interm
Harvest Intermediate School
966 students
- This school
De Forest Middle
602 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
526 students
- Eagle Point El 389
Eagle Point Elementary
389 students
- Yahara Element 329
Yahara Elementary
329 students
What this shows De Forest Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Forest Middle compares
De Forest Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,667
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
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.
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
District finance for De Forest Area School District reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~602 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.