- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gillett, WI
Gillett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gillett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550525000565
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillett Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gillett · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillett Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gillett, WI.
School address
District: Gillett School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550525000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gillett Middle grew from 108 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550525000565 · Gillett, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 13.3:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gillett Elementary (277 students)
Gillett Middle grew from 108 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gillett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gillett Elemen
Gillett Elementary
277 students
- Gillett High
Gillett High
152 students
- This school
Gillett Middle
120 students
What this shows Gillett Middle reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillett Middle compares
Gillett Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$16,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Gillett Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Gillett School District reports $16,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gillett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gillett Middle
How many students attend Gillett Middle?
Gillett Middle has 120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gillett, WI. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillett Middle is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Gillett Middle?
51.9% of students at Gillett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gillett Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Gillett, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillett Middle?
Gillett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Gillett Middle rank among public schools in Gillett?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gillett, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gillett School District?
Besides Gillett Middle, Gillett School District also operates Gillett Elementary (277 students) and Gillett High (152 students). See the Gillett School District district page for the complete list.