Enrollment
325
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ellsworth Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550432000463
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellsworth Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ellsworth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellsworth Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellsworth, WI.
School address
District: Ellsworth Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550432000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellsworth Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellsworth Middle
Ellsworth Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Ellsworth Community School District also operates Ellsworth Elementary (734 students) and Ellsworth High (538 students) alongside Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Middle compares
Ellsworth 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
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
20.6%
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
$13,551
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Ellsworth Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellsworth Community School District, which includes Ellsworth Middle.
$13,551
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 48.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Ellsworth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellsworth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth Middle
How many students attend Ellsworth Middle?
Ellsworth Middle has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellsworth, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Middle?
24.3% of students at Ellsworth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellsworth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ellsworth Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Ellsworth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellsworth Middle?
Ellsworth Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Ellsworth Middle rank among public schools in Ellsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth on the city page.
Is Ellsworth Middle a good school?
Ellsworth Middle earns 49/100 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 Ellsworth Community School District?
Besides Ellsworth Middle, Ellsworth Community School District also operates Ellsworth Elementary (734 students) and Ellsworth High (538 students). See the Ellsworth Community School District district page for the complete list.
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