- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edgar, WI
Edgar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edgar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550408002391
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Edgar · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edgar, WI.
School address
District: Edgar School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550408002391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Edgar Middle held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550408002391 · Edgar, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 13.3:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgar Elementary (255 students)
Edgar Middle held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Edgar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgar Elementa
Edgar Elementary
255 students
- Edgar High
Edgar High
193 students
- This school
Edgar Middle
120 students
What this shows Edgar Middle reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar Middle compares
Edgar 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,126
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Edgar Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Edgar School District reports $13,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar Middle
How many students attend Edgar Middle?
Edgar Middle has 120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edgar, WI. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Edgar Middle?
25.9% of students at Edgar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edgar Middle is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Edgar, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar Middle?
Edgar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Edgar Middle rank among public schools in Edgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edgar, 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 Edgar School District?
Besides Edgar Middle, Edgar School District also operates Edgar Elementary (255 students) and Edgar High (193 students). See the Edgar School District district page for the complete list.