- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John Long Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550561002249 · Grafton, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 15.6:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High (727 students)
John Long Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
John Long Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grafton High
Grafton High
727 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
507 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary
506 students
- This school
John Long Middle
452 students
What this shows John Long Middle reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Long Middle compares
John Long 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,638
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
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.
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
District finance for Grafton School District reports $12,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.