- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wausau, WI
Horace Mann Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551590000544
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 20
- public schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle ranks #11 of 20 public schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Horace Mann Middle held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 551590000544 · Wausau, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 11.8:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Horace Mann Middle held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- This school
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- Riverview Elem 445
Riverview Elementary
445 students
What this shows Horace Mann Middle reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Middle compares
Horace Mann Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Asian 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Horace Mann Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Wausau
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Middle
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle?
Horace Mann Middle has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Horace Mann Middle?
34.6% of students at Horace Mann Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Middle?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Middle is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Middle?
Horace Mann Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Horace Mann Middle rank among public schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle ranks #11 of 20 public schools in Wausau, 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 Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Horace Mann Middle, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.