Enrollment
443
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farnsworth Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farnsworth Middle
Farnsworth Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 443 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 443 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sheboygan's middle schools, it stands alongside Horace Mann Middle (617 students): Farnsworth Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 14:1).
Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students) and South High (1,075 students) alongside Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth Middle compares
Farnsworth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,944
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Area School District, which includes Farnsworth Middle.
$13,944
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Farnsworth Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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