- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evansville, WI
J C Mckenna Middle
Federal NCES profile for J C Mckenna Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550444000479
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J C Mckenna Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J C Mckenna Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J C Mckenna Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Evansville, WI.
School address
District: Evansville Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550444000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
J C Mckenna Middle held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 550444000479 · Evansville, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.9:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Evansville High (497 students)
J C Mckenna Middle held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
J C Mckenna Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evansville Hig
Evansville High
497 students
- Levi Leonard E
Levi Leonard Elementary
424 students
- This school
J C Mckenna Middle
362 students
- Theodore Robin
Theodore Robinson Intermediate School
339 students
What this shows J C Mckenna Middle reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How J C Mckenna Middle compares
J C Mckenna 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,487
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, J C Mckenna Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Community School District reports $15,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J C Mckenna Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Levi Leonard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Robinson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J C Mckenna Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about J C Mckenna Middle
How many students attend J C Mckenna Middle?
J C Mckenna Middle has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evansville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Mckenna Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J C Mckenna Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 J C Mckenna Middle?
22.5% of students at J C Mckenna Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J C Mckenna Middle?
The largest demographic group at J C Mckenna Middle is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Evansville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J C Mckenna Middle?
J C Mckenna Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 J C Mckenna Middle rank among public schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, J C Mckenna Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Evansville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Evansville Community School District?
Besides J C Mckenna Middle, Evansville Community School District also operates Evansville High (497 students), Levi Leonard Elementary (424 students), and Theodore Robinson Intermediate School (339 students). See the Evansville Community School District district page for the complete list.