Enrollment
802
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kimberly, WI
Gerritts Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gerritts Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550747000849
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerritts Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerritts Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerritts Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, WI.
School address
District: Kimberly Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550747000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gerritts Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gerritts Middle
Gerritts Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Kimberly, Wisconsin, enrolling 802 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 802 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 802 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kimberly Area School District spends $11,494 per pupil, 23% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kimberly Area School District also operates Kimberly High (1,587 students) and Woodland School (478 students) alongside Gerritts 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 Gerritts Middle compares
Gerritts 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,494
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 802 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Gerritts Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly Area School District, which includes Gerritts Middle.
$11,494
Per student
-23%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.0%
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 Gerritts Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapleview Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerritts Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gerritts Middle
How many students attend Gerritts Middle?
Gerritts Middle has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kimberly, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerritts Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerritts Middle is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gerritts Middle?
12.4% of students at Gerritts Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerritts Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gerritts Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Kimberly, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerritts Middle?
Gerritts Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gerritts Middle rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerritts Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
Is Gerritts Middle a good school?
Gerritts Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Kimberly Area School District?
Besides Gerritts Middle, Kimberly Area School District also operates Kimberly High (1,587 students), Woodland School (478 students), and Sunrise Elementary (456 students). See the Kimberly Area School District district page for the complete list.
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