- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Edwards, WI
John Edwards Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Edwards Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551197000580
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Edwards Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Edwards · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Edwards Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Edwards Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Edwards, WI.
School address
District: Port Edwards School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551197000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
John Edwards Middle held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551197000580 · Port Edwards, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 9.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School (202 students)
John Edwards Middle held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
John Edwards Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Edwards E
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School
202 students
- John Edwards H
John Edwards High
144 students
- This school
John Edwards Middle
89 students
What this shows John Edwards Middle reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Edwards Middle compares
John Edwards 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
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
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,711
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, John Edwards Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Port Edwards School District reports $13,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Edwards Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Edwards High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Edwards Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Edwards Middle
How many students attend John Edwards Middle?
John Edwards Middle has 89 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Edwards, WI. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Edwards Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Edwards 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 John Edwards Middle?
37.0% of students at John Edwards Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Edwards Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Edwards Middle is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Port Edwards, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Edwards Middle?
John Edwards Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 John Edwards Middle rank among public schools in Port Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, John Edwards Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Edwards, 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 Port Edwards School District?
Besides John Edwards Middle, Port Edwards School District also operates Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School (202 students) and John Edwards High (144 students). See the Port Edwards School District district page for the complete list.