Enrollment
452
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grafton, WI
John Long Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Long Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550561002249
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Long Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Long Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Long Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grafton, WI.
School address
District: Grafton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550561002249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Long Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Long Middle
John Long Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Grafton, Wisconsin, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Grafton School District also operates Grafton High (727 students) and Kennedy Elementary (507 students) alongside John Long 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 John Long Middle compares
John Long 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, John Long Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton School District, which includes John Long Middle.
$12,770
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 26.0%
Federal 12.6%
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 John Long Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Long Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Long Middle
How many students attend John Long Middle?
John Long Middle has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grafton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Long Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Long Middle is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Long Middle?
14.2% of students at John Long Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Long Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Long Middle is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Grafton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Long Middle?
John Long Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 John Long Middle rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Long Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grafton, 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 Grafton on the city page.
Is John Long Middle a good school?
John Long Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Grafton School District?
Besides John Long Middle, Grafton School District also operates Grafton High (727 students), Kennedy Elementary (507 students), and Woodview Elementary (506 students). See the Grafton School District district page for the complete list.
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