- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterford, WI
Fox River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fox River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551566001989
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox River Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox River Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox River Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Waterford, WI.
School address
District: Waterford Graded J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551566001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Fox River Middle held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 551566001989 · Waterford, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Trailside Elementary (331 students)
Fox River Middle held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fox River Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fox River Middle
510 students
- Trailside Elem
Trailside Elementary
331 students
- Woodfield Elem
Woodfield Elementary
322 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
310 students
What this shows Fox River Middle reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox River Middle compares
Fox River 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,523
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Fox River Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterford Graded J1 School District reports $13,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox River Middle
How many students attend Fox River Middle?
Fox River Middle has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox River Middle is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Fox River Middle?
15.5% of students at Fox River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fox River Middle is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Waterford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox River Middle?
Fox River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Fox River Middle rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox River Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Besides Fox River Middle, Waterford Graded J1 School District also operates Trailside Elementary (331 students), Woodfield Elementary (322 students), and Evergreen Elementary (310 students). See the Waterford Graded J1 School District district page for the complete list.