- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Elkhorn Area Middle held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 550429000460 · Elkhorn, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn Area High (953 students)
Elkhorn Area Middle held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn Area Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn Area H
Elkhorn Area High
953 students
- This school
Elkhorn Area Middle
659 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
485 students
- Tibbets Elemen
Tibbets Elementary
431 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
406 students
- Elkhorn Option 335
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
335 students
What this shows Elkhorn Area Middle reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Area Middle compares
Elkhorn Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,149
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
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.
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
District finance for Elkhorn Area School District reports $13,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~659 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.