Enrollment
283
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dodgeville, WI
Dodgeville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dodgeville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550369000391
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodgeville Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dodgeville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodgeville Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodgeville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dodgeville, WI.
School address
District: Dodgeville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550369000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodgeville Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodgeville Middle
Dodgeville Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, enrolling 283 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 283 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 462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Dodgeville School District also operates Dodgeville Elementary (385 students) and Dodgeville High (367 students) alongside Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville Middle compares
Dodgeville 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,304
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Dodgeville Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodgeville School District, which includes Dodgeville Middle.
$15,304
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 Dodgeville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgeville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodgeville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodgeville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dodgeville Middle
How many students attend Dodgeville Middle?
Dodgeville Middle has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dodgeville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodgeville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodgeville Middle is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Dodgeville Middle?
24.4% of students at Dodgeville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodgeville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dodgeville Middle is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Dodgeville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodgeville Middle?
Dodgeville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dodgeville Middle rank among public schools in Dodgeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodgeville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville on the city page.
Is Dodgeville Middle a good school?
Dodgeville Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 Dodgeville School District?
Besides Dodgeville Middle, Dodgeville School District also operates Dodgeville Elementary (385 students) and Dodgeville High (367 students). See the Dodgeville School District district page for the complete list.
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