Enrollment
69
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richland Center, WI
Ithaca Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ithaca Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550696000753
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ithaca Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ithaca Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Ithaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550696000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ithaca Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ithaca Middle
Ithaca Middle is a small middle school in Richland Center, Wisconsin, enrolling 69 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Ithaca Middle is leaner than roughly 90% of Wisconsin schools and 31% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Wisconsin schools, with 69 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ithaca School District also operates Ithaca Elementary (145 students) and Ithaca High (105 students) alongside Ithaca 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 Ithaca Middle compares
Ithaca 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$14,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Ithaca Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ithaca School District, which includes Ithaca Middle.
$14,830
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 44.8%
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 Ithaca Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ithaca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ithaca Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ithaca Middle
How many students attend Ithaca Middle?
Ithaca Middle has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richland Center, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Middle is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 37% 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 Ithaca Middle?
40.3% of students at Ithaca Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ithaca Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ithaca Middle is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ithaca Middle?
Ithaca Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ithaca Middle rank among public schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Richland Center, 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 Richland Center on the city page.
Is Ithaca Middle a good school?
Ithaca Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Ithaca School District?
Besides Ithaca Middle, Ithaca School District also operates Ithaca Elementary (145 students) and Ithaca High (105 students). See the Ithaca School District district page for the complete list.
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