Enrollment
101
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Soto, WI
De Soto Middle
Federal NCES profile for De Soto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550324000366
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Soto Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in De Soto · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
De Soto Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Soto Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in De Soto, WI.
School address
District: De Soto Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550324000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How De Soto Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at De Soto Middle
De Soto Middle is a small middle school in De Soto, Wisconsin, enrolling 101 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 101 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
De Soto Area School District also operates De Soto High (133 students) and Stoddard Elementary (105 students) alongside De Soto 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 Soto Middle compares
De Soto 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 95.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, De Soto Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto Area School District, which includes De Soto Middle.
$16,086
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.7%
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 Soto Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stoddard Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Soto Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to De Soto Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about De Soto Middle
How many students attend De Soto Middle?
De Soto Middle has 101 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Soto, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Soto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De Soto Middle is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Soto Middle?
39.0% of students at De Soto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Soto Middle?
The largest demographic group at De Soto Middle is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in De Soto, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Soto Middle?
De Soto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does De Soto Middle rank among public schools in De Soto?
By Resource Investment Index, De Soto Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in De Soto, 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 Soto on the city page.
Is De Soto Middle a good school?
De Soto Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less 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 De Soto Area School District?
Besides De Soto Middle, De Soto Area School District also operates De Soto High (133 students), Stoddard Elementary (105 students), and Prairie View Elementary (92 students). See the De Soto Area School District district page for the complete list.
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