Enrollment
92
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmwood, WI
Elmwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood 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 550435000347
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elmwood, WI.
School address
District: Elmwood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550435000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle is a small elementary school in Elmwood, Wisconsin, enrolling 92 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 92 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Elmwood School District also operates Elmwood Elementary (130 students) and Elmwood High (90 students) alongside Elmwood 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 Elmwood Middle compares
Elmwood 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,651
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Elmwood Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood School District, which includes Elmwood Middle.
$16,651
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.1%
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 Elmwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Middle
How many students attend Elmwood Middle?
Elmwood Middle has 92 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmwood, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Elmwood Middle?
26.5% of students at Elmwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Middle is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Elmwood, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Middle?
Elmwood 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 Elmwood Middle rank among public schools in Elmwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood on the city page.
Is Elmwood Middle a good school?
Elmwood Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Elmwood School District?
Besides Elmwood Middle, Elmwood School District also operates Elmwood Elementary (130 students), Elmwood High (90 students), and Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) (18 students). See the Elmwood School District district page for the complete list.
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