- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheboygan, WI
Farnsworth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Farnsworth 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 551365001783
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farnsworth Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Farnsworth Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Farnsworth Middle shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 551365001783 · Sheboygan, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 11.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
Farnsworth Middle shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Farnsworth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- This school 443
Farnsworth Middle
443 students
What this shows Farnsworth Middle reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farnsworth Middle compares
Farnsworth 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,962
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
Asian 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Farnsworth Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farnsworth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farnsworth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Sheboygan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Middle
Standard public school
617 students 14:1 students per teacher
Urban Middle
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Etude Middle
Standard public school
77 students 11:1 students per teacher
George D Warriner Middle
Standard public school
43 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farnsworth Middle
How many students attend Farnsworth Middle?
Farnsworth Middle has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheboygan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Middle is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Farnsworth Middle?
52.5% of students at Farnsworth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farnsworth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Farnsworth Middle is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farnsworth Middle?
Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth Middle rank among middle schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Farnsworth Middle, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.