Enrollment
143
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glenwood City, WI
Glenwood City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550552000588
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood City Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Glenwood City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood City Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood City Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glenwood City, WI.
School address
District: Glenwood City School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550552000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood City Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood City Middle
Glenwood City Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, enrolling 143 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #184, 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 availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Glenwood City School District also operates Glenwood City Elementary (307 students) and Glenwood City High (186 students) alongside Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City Middle compares
Glenwood City 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.9:1
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
21.7%
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
$12,911
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 7.0%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Glenwood City Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenwood City School District, which includes Glenwood City Middle.
$12,911
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 11.1%
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 Glenwood City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood City Middle
How many students attend Glenwood City Middle?
Glenwood City Middle has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glenwood City, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood City Middle is 15.9:1, 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 Glenwood City Middle?
27.2% of students at Glenwood City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood City Middle is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Glenwood City, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood City Middle?
Glenwood City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Glenwood City Middle rank among public schools in Glenwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood City Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glenwood City, 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 Glenwood City on the city page.
Is Glenwood City Middle a good school?
Glenwood City Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Glenwood City School District?
Besides Glenwood City Middle, Glenwood City School District also operates Glenwood City Elementary (307 students) and Glenwood City High (186 students). See the Glenwood City School District district page for the complete list.
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