- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ellsworth Middle shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 550432000463 · Ellsworth, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 12:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellsworth Elementary (734 students)
Ellsworth Middle shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ellsworth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elementary
734 students
- Ellsworth High
Ellsworth High
538 students
- This school
Ellsworth Middle
325 students
What this shows Ellsworth Middle reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellsworth Middle compares
Ellsworth Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,966
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
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.
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
District finance for Ellsworth Community School District reports $13,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.