- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fennimore, WI
Fennimore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fennimore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550459003012
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennimore Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fennimore · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fennimore Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fennimore Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fennimore, WI.
School address
District: Fennimore Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550459003012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fennimore Middle held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550459003012 · Fennimore, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 16.9:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fennimore Elementary (380 students)
Fennimore Middle held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fennimore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fennimore Elem
Fennimore Elementary
380 students
- Fennimore High
Fennimore High
255 students
- This school
Fennimore Middle
186 students
What this shows Fennimore Middle reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fennimore Middle compares
Fennimore Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Fennimore Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Fennimore Community School District reports $14,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fennimore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennimore Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fennimore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fennimore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fennimore Middle
How many students attend Fennimore Middle?
Fennimore Middle has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fennimore, WI. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennimore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennimore Middle is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fennimore Middle?
32.8% of students at Fennimore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennimore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fennimore Middle is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Fennimore, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennimore Middle?
Fennimore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Fennimore Middle rank among public schools in Fennimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Fennimore Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fennimore, 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 Fennimore Community School District?
Besides Fennimore Middle, Fennimore Community School District also operates Fennimore Elementary (380 students) and Fennimore High (255 students). See the Fennimore Community School District district page for the complete list.