Enrollment
333
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denmark, WI
Denmark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Denmark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550366000389
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Denmark, WI.
School address
District: Denmark School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550366000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark Middle
Denmark Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Denmark, Wisconsin, enrolling 333 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 below the state's typical profile, with 16.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Denmark School District also operates Denmark Elementary (778 students) and Denmark High (479 students) alongside Denmark 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 Denmark Middle compares
Denmark 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 | 16.6% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Denmark Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denmark School District, which includes Denmark Middle.
$12,934
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Denmark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viking Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Denmark Middle
How many students attend Denmark Middle?
Denmark Middle has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denmark, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark 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 Denmark Middle?
16.6% of students at Denmark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Denmark Middle is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Denmark, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark Middle?
Denmark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Denmark Middle rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Denmark, 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 Denmark on the city page.
Is Denmark Middle a good school?
Denmark Middle earns 58/100 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 Denmark School District?
Besides Denmark Middle, Denmark School District also operates Denmark Elementary (778 students), Denmark High (479 students), and Denmark Early Childhood Ctr (212 students). See the Denmark School District district page for the complete list.
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