Enrollment
144
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Strum, WI
Eleva-Strum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eleva-Strum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550420003081
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleva-Strum Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Strum · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 144
- students enrolled
Eleva-Strum Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleva-Strum Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Strum, WI.
School address
District: Eleva-Strum School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550420003081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eleva-Strum Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eleva-Strum Middle
Eleva-Strum Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Strum, Wisconsin, enrolling 144 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Eleva-Strum School District also operates Eleva-Strum Elementary (325 students) and Eleva-Strum High (195 students) alongside Eleva-Strum 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 Eleva-Strum Middle compares
Eleva-Strum 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Eleva-Strum Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eleva-Strum School District, which includes Eleva-Strum Middle.
$13,471
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.5%
Federal 11.4%
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 Eleva-Strum Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleva-Strum Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleva-Strum High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleva-Strum Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eleva-Strum Middle
How many students attend Eleva-Strum Middle?
Eleva-Strum Middle has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Strum, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleva-Strum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleva-Strum Middle is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleva-Strum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eleva-Strum Middle is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Strum, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleva-Strum Middle?
Eleva-Strum Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Eleva-Strum Middle rank among public schools in Strum?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleva-Strum Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Strum, 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 Strum on the city page.
Is Eleva-Strum Middle a good school?
Eleva-Strum Middle earns 41/100 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 Eleva-Strum School District?
Besides Eleva-Strum Middle, Eleva-Strum School District also operates Eleva-Strum Elementary (325 students) and Eleva-Strum High (195 students). See the Eleva-Strum School District district page for the complete list.
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