Enrollment
368
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Mound, WI
Elk Mound Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elk Mound Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550423000452
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Mound Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elk Mound · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Mound Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Mound Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elk Mound, WI.
School address
District: Elk Mound Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550423000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Mound Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Mound Middle
Elk Mound Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 549 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elk Mound Area School District spends $11,921 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elk Mound Area School District also operates Mound View Elementary (456 students) and Elk Mound High (348 students) alongside Elk Mound 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 Elk Mound Middle compares
Elk Mound 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$11,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 85.1%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Elk Mound Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Mound Area School District, which includes Elk Mound Middle.
$11,921
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 10.5%
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 Elk Mound Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Mound High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Mound Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Mound Middle
How many students attend Elk Mound Middle?
Elk Mound Middle has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Mound, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Elk Mound Middle?
31.1% of students at Elk Mound Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Mound Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elk Mound Middle is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Elk Mound, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Mound Middle?
Elk Mound Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elk Mound Middle rank among public schools in Elk Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Mound Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elk Mound, 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 Elk Mound on the city page.
Is Elk Mound Middle a good school?
Elk Mound Middle earns 46/100 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 Elk Mound Area School District?
Besides Elk Mound Middle, Elk Mound Area School District also operates Mound View Elementary (456 students) and Elk Mound High (348 students). See the Elk Mound Area School District district page for the complete list.
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