Enrollment
1,056
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, WI
Forest Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550483000521
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Franklin, WI.
School address
District: Franklin Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550483000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Park Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Park Middle
Forest Park Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Franklin, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,056 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,056 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Franklin Public School District also operates Franklin High (1,605 students) and Country Dale Elementary (437 students) alongside Forest Park 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 Forest Park Middle compares
Forest Park 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 68.8%
Asian 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Forest Park Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Public School District, which includes Forest Park Middle.
$13,010
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Forest Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Dale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwood Glen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~1,056 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Middle
How many students attend Forest Park Middle?
Forest Park Middle has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Middle is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park Middle?
16.1% of students at Forest Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Middle is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Middle?
Forest Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Forest Park Middle rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Franklin, 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 Franklin on the city page.
Is Forest Park Middle a good school?
Forest Park Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Franklin Public School District?
Besides Forest Park Middle, Franklin Public School District also operates Franklin High (1,605 students), Country Dale Elementary (437 students), and Robinwood Elementary (437 students). See the Franklin Public School District district page for the complete list.
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