Enrollment
256
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howards Grove, WI
Howards Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Howards Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550666000563
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howards Grove Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Howards Grove · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howards Grove Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howards Grove Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Howards Grove, WI.
School address
District: Howards Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550666000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howards Grove Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howards Grove Middle
Howards Grove Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Howards Grove, Wisconsin, enrolling 256 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Wisconsin average.
With 256 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Howards Grove School District also operates Northview Elementary (336 students) and Howards Grove High (282 students) alongside Howards Grove 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 Howards Grove Middle compares
Howards Grove 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,028
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 89.8%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Howards Grove Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howards Grove School District, which includes Howards Grove Middle.
$13,028
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 6.9%
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 Howards Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howards Grove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howards Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Howards Grove Middle
How many students attend Howards Grove Middle?
Howards Grove Middle has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howards Grove, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howards Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Howards Grove Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Howards Grove Middle?
10.1% of students at Howards Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howards Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Howards Grove Middle is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Howards Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howards Grove Middle?
Howards Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Howards Grove Middle rank among public schools in Howards Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Howards Grove Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Howards Grove, 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 Howards Grove on the city page.
Is Howards Grove Middle a good school?
Howards Grove Middle earns 51/100 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 Howards Grove School District?
Besides Howards Grove Middle, Howards Grove School District also operates Northview Elementary (336 students) and Howards Grove High (282 students). See the Howards Grove School District district page for the complete list.
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