- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elcho, WI
Elcho Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elcho Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550417002947
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elcho Middle earns 38/100 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 Elcho · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elcho Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elcho Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elcho, WI.
School address
District: Elcho School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550417002947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Elcho Middle shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550417002947 · Elcho, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Elcho Elementary (127 students)
Elcho Middle shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elcho Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elcho Elementa
Elcho Elementary
127 students
- Elcho High
Elcho High
68 students
- This school 48
Elcho Middle
48 students
What this shows Elcho Middle reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elcho Middle compares
Elcho Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$18,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Elcho Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Elcho School District reports $18,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elcho Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elcho Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elcho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elcho Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elcho Middle
How many students attend Elcho Middle?
Elcho Middle has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elcho, WI. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elcho Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elcho Middle is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Elcho Middle?
44.8% of students at Elcho Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elcho Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elcho Middle is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Elcho, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elcho Middle?
Elcho Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Elcho Middle rank among public schools in Elcho?
By Resource Investment Index, Elcho Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elcho, 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 Elcho School District?
Besides Elcho Middle, Elcho School District also operates Elcho Elementary (127 students) and Elcho High (68 students). See the Elcho School District district page for the complete list.