Enrollment
659
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhorn, WI
Elkhorn Area Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Area Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550429000460
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Area Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Area Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Area Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhorn Area Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhorn Area Middle
Elkhorn Area Middle is a large middle school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.6% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students) and Jackson Elementary (485 students) alongside Elkhorn Area 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 Elkhorn Area Middle compares
Elkhorn Area 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,512
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Elkhorn Area Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Area School District, which includes Elkhorn Area Middle.
$12,512
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 Elkhorn Area Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tibbets Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Options Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Area Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Area Middle
How many students attend Elkhorn Area Middle?
Elkhorn Area Middle has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Area Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Area Middle is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Area Middle?
29.6% of students at Elkhorn Area Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Area Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Area Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Area Middle?
Elkhorn Area Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Elkhorn Area Middle rank among public schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Area Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn on the city page.
Is Elkhorn Area Middle a good school?
Elkhorn Area Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides Elkhorn Area Middle, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students), Jackson Elementary (485 students), and Tibbets Elementary (431 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.
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