Enrollment
278
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grantsburg, WI
Grantsburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grantsburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550567000603
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grantsburg Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Grantsburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grantsburg Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grantsburg Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grantsburg, WI.
School address
District: Grantsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550567000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grantsburg Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grantsburg Middle
Grantsburg Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 278 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 469 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #419, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grantsburg School District spends $11,037 per pupil, 26% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Grantsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grantsburg Elementary (250 students): Grantsburg Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Grantsburg School District also operates Iforward (1,030 students) and Grantsburg High (273 students) alongside Grantsburg 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 Grantsburg Middle compares
Grantsburg 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$11,037
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 88.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Grantsburg Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grantsburg School District, which includes Grantsburg Middle.
$11,037
Per student
-26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 30.2%
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 Grantsburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iforward | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grantsburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Grantsburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grantsburg Middle
How many students attend Grantsburg Middle?
Grantsburg Middle has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grantsburg, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantsburg Middle is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Grantsburg Middle?
31.8% of students at Grantsburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grantsburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grantsburg Middle is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Grantsburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grantsburg Middle?
Grantsburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Grantsburg Middle rank among public schools in Grantsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Grantsburg Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grantsburg, 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 Grantsburg on the city page.
Is Grantsburg Middle a good school?
Grantsburg Middle earns 32/100 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 Grantsburg School District?
Besides Grantsburg Middle, Grantsburg School District also operates Iforward (1,030 students), Grantsburg High (273 students), and Grantsburg Elementary (250 students). See the Grantsburg School District district page for the complete list.
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