- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
De Soto Middle grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550324000366 · De Soto, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: De Soto High (133 students)
De Soto Middle grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
De Soto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Soto High
De Soto High
133 students
- Stoddard Eleme
Stoddard Elementary
105 students
- This school
De Soto Middle
101 students
- Prairie View E
Prairie View Elementary
92 students
- De Soto Virtua 9
De Soto Virtual School
9 students
What this shows De Soto Middle reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Soto Middle compares
De Soto Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,823
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for De Soto Area School District reports $16,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~101 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.