- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Appleton, WI
Einstein Middle
Federal NCES profile for Einstein Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550039000052
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Einstein Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Einstein Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Einstein Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Einstein Middle held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550039000052 · Appleton, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 23.6:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Einstein Middle held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Einstein Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- This school
Einstein Middle
851 students
- Wisconsin Conn
Wisconsin Connections Academy
743 students
What this shows Einstein Middle reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Einstein Middle compares
Einstein 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 64% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$13,085
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 851 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Asian 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Einstein Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Einstein Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Connections Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Einstein Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 35.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Appleton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Einstein Middle
How many students attend Einstein Middle?
Einstein Middle has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Einstein Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Einstein Middle is 23.6:1, which is 64% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Einstein Middle?
23.0% of students at Einstein Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Einstein Middle?
The largest demographic group at Einstein Middle is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Einstein Middle?
Einstein Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Einstein Middle rank among middle schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Einstein Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Appleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Einstein Middle, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.