- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dousman, WI
Kettle Moraine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Moraine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550351000377
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Moraine Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 726
- students enrolled
Kettle Moraine Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Kettle Moraine Middle shrank from 780 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 550351000377 · Dousman, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 14.5:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettle Moraine High (869 students)
Kettle Moraine Middle shrank from 780 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kettle Moraine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine High
869 students
- This school
Kettle Moraine Middle
726 students
- Wales Elementa 333
Wales Elementary
333 students
- Dousman Elemen 311
Dousman Elementary
311 students
- Cushing Elemen 281
Cushing Elementary
281 students
- Magee Elementa 255
Magee Elementary
255 students
What this shows Kettle Moraine Middle reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Moraine Middle compares
Kettle Moraine Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Kettle Moraine Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettle Moraine School District reports $14,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kettle Moraine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wales Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Moraine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettle Moraine Middle
How many students attend Kettle Moraine Middle?
Kettle Moraine Middle has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dousman, WI. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kettle Moraine Middle?
9.1% of students at Kettle Moraine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Moraine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Moraine Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Dousman, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Moraine Middle?
Kettle Moraine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides Kettle Moraine Middle, Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students), Wales Elementary (333 students), and Dousman Elementary (311 students). See the Kettle Moraine School District district page for the complete list.