- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcfarland, WI
Indian Mound Middle
Federal NCES profile for Indian Mound Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550891001036
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Mound Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Mound Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Mound Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Indian Mound Middle held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 550891001036 · Mcfarland, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 11.1:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students)
Indian Mound Middle held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Indian Mound Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
1,566 students
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
1,393 students
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High
727 students
- This school 534
Indian Mound Middle
534 students
- Waubesa Interm 489
Waubesa Intermediate
489 students
- Conrad Elvehje 449
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
449 students
What this shows Indian Mound Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Mound Middle compares
Indian Mound 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Indian Mound Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcfarland School District reports $12,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Mound Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Mound Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Mound Middle
How many students attend Indian Mound Middle?
Indian Mound Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcfarland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Mound Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Mound Middle is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Indian Mound Middle?
11.3% of students at Indian Mound Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Mound Middle?
The largest demographic group at Indian Mound Middle is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Mound Middle?
Indian Mound Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Indian Mound Middle rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Mound Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland School District?
Besides Indian Mound Middle, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Mcfarland High (727 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.