Enrollment
286
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galesville, WI
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle
Federal NCES profile for Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550496000537
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Galesville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Galesville, WI.
School address
NCES ID 550496000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Galesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 286 students.
At 13.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 429 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District also operates Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High (411 students) and Trempealeau Elementary (309 students) alongside Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau 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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle compares
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$14,202
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District, which includes Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle.
$14,202
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 7.5%
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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trempealeau Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galesville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ettrick Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle
How many students attend Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle?
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle?
21.1% of students at Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle?
The largest demographic group at Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Galesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle?
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle rank among public schools in Galesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Galesville, 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 Galesville on the city page.
Is Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle a good school?
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle earns 39/100 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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District?
Besides Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle, Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District also operates Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High (411 students), Trempealeau Elementary (309 students), and Galesville Elementary (263 students). See the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District district page for the complete list.
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