Enrollment
902
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Allis, WI
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551626002102
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate ranks #9 of 16 public schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate is a higher-need, large middle school in West Allis, Wisconsin, enrolling 902 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.5% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 94% of state schools at 902 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Allis's middle schools, it stands alongside Lane Intermediate (381 students): Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 12.3:1).
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students) and Central High (961 students) alongside Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate.
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 Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate compares
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 10.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which includes Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate.
$13,812
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lane Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in West Allis
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~902 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
How many students attend Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate?
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate has 902 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Allis, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate?
63.5% of students at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate?
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate rank among public schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate ranks #9 of 16 public schools in West Allis, 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 West Allis on the city page.
Is Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate a good school?
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Jefferson Elementary (393 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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