Enrollment
510
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox River Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox River Middle
Fox River Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Waterford, Wisconsin, enrolling 510 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 510 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 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Waterford Graded J1 School District also operates Trailside Elementary (331 students) and Woodfield Elementary (322 students) alongside Fox River 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 Fox River Middle compares
Fox River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,854
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford Graded J1 School District, which includes Fox River Middle.
$12,854
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fox River Middle a good school?
Fox River Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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