- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Atkinson, WI
Fort Atkinson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Atkinson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550474000512
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Atkinson Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Fort Atkinson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Atkinson Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Atkinson Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Fort Atkinson, WI.
School address
District: Fort Atkinson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550474000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Fort Atkinson Middle shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 550474000512 · Fort Atkinson, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 8.8:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Atkinson High (816 students)
Fort Atkinson Middle shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fort Atkinson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson High
816 students
- This school
Fort Atkinson Middle
467 students
- Luther Element 238
Luther Elementary
238 students
- Purdy Elementa 233
Purdy Elementary
233 students
- Barrie Element 212
Barrie Elementary
212 students
- Rockwell Eleme 197
Rockwell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Fort Atkinson Middle reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Atkinson Middle compares
Fort Atkinson 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Fort Atkinson Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Atkinson School District reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Atkinson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purdy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Atkinson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Atkinson Middle
How many students attend Fort Atkinson Middle?
Fort Atkinson Middle has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Atkinson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Atkinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Atkinson Middle is 8.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 44% 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 Fort Atkinson Middle?
36.5% of students at Fort Atkinson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Atkinson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Atkinson Middle is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Fort Atkinson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Atkinson Middle?
Fort Atkinson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fort Atkinson Middle rank among public schools in Fort Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Atkinson Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Fort Atkinson, 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 Fort Atkinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Atkinson School District?
Besides Fort Atkinson Middle, Fort Atkinson School District also operates Fort Atkinson High (816 students), Luther Elementary (238 students), and Purdy Elementary (233 students). See the Fort Atkinson School District district page for the complete list.