- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Germantown, WI
Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550516000554
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Germantown, WI.
School address
District: Germantown School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550516000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Kennedy Middle held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 550516000554 · Germantown, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 15.4:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High (1,288 students)
Kennedy Middle held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,288 students
- This school
Kennedy Middle
865 students
- County Line El 496
County Line Elementary
496 students
- Macarthur Elem 486
Macarthur Elementary
486 students
- Amy Belle Elem 356
Amy Belle Elementary
356 students
- Rockfield Elem 344
Rockfield Elementary
344 students
What this shows Kennedy Middle reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Middle compares
Kennedy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,936
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Kennedy Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Germantown School District reports $11,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| County Line Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amy Belle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Middle
How many students attend Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Germantown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Middle?
12.2% of students at Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Middle is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Germantown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Kennedy Middle rank among public schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Germantown, 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 Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Germantown School District?
Besides Kennedy Middle, Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students), County Line Elementary (496 students), and Macarthur Elementary (486 students). See the Germantown School District district page for the complete list.