Enrollment
362
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J C Mckenna Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at J C Mckenna Middle
J C Mckenna Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Evansville, Wisconsin, enrolling 362 students.
At 12.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 529 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Evansville Community School District also operates Evansville High (497 students) and Levi Leonard Elementary (424 students) alongside J C Mckenna 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 J C Mckenna Middle compares
J C Mckenna 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,989
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Community School District, which includes J C Mckenna Middle.
$13,989
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Evansville on the city page.
Is J C Mckenna Middle a good school?
J C Mckenna Middle earns 59/100 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 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.
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