Enrollment
865
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Germantown, Wisconsin, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 93% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students) and County Line Elementary (496 students) alongside Kennedy 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 Kennedy Middle compares
Kennedy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,420
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Germantown School District, which includes Kennedy Middle.
$12,420
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kennedy Middle a good school?
Kennedy Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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