Enrollment
454
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rhinelander, WI
James Williams Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Williams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551272001677
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Williams Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Rhinelander · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Williams Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Williams Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rhinelander, WI.
School address
District: Rhinelander School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551272001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Williams Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Williams Middle
James Williams Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, enrolling 454 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rhinelander School District also operates Rhinelander High (757 students) and Crescent Elementary (384 students) alongside James Williams 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 James Williams Middle compares
James Williams 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$15,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 86.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, James Williams Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rhinelander School District, which includes James Williams Middle.
$15,275
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 22.1%
Federal 16.5%
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 James Williams Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pelican Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Williams Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James Williams Middle
How many students attend James Williams Middle?
James Williams Middle has 454 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rhinelander, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Williams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Williams Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 James Williams Middle?
42.4% of students at James Williams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Williams Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Williams Middle is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Rhinelander, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Williams Middle?
James Williams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 James Williams Middle rank among public schools in Rhinelander?
By Resource Investment Index, James Williams Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander on the city page.
Is James Williams Middle a good school?
James Williams Middle earns 44/100 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 Rhinelander School District?
Besides James Williams Middle, Rhinelander School District also operates Rhinelander High (757 students), Crescent Elementary (384 students), and Central Elementary (269 students). See the Rhinelander School District district page for the complete list.
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