Enrollment
418
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kewaskum, WI
Kewaskum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kewaskum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550738000838
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kewaskum Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kewaskum · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kewaskum Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kewaskum Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kewaskum, WI.
School address
District: Kewaskum School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550738000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kewaskum Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kewaskum Middle
Kewaskum Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 418 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #519, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Kewaskum School District spends $11,720 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kewaskum School District also operates Kewaskum High (626 students) and Kewaskum Elementary (497 students) alongside Kewaskum 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 Kewaskum Middle compares
Kewaskum 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,720
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Kewaskum Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kewaskum School District, which includes Kewaskum Middle.
$11,720
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Kewaskum Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaskum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kewaskum Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kewaskum Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kewaskum Middle
How many students attend Kewaskum Middle?
Kewaskum Middle has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kewaskum, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kewaskum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kewaskum Middle is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kewaskum Middle?
23.1% of students at Kewaskum Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kewaskum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kewaskum Middle is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Kewaskum, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kewaskum Middle?
Kewaskum Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Kewaskum Middle rank among public schools in Kewaskum?
By Resource Investment Index, Kewaskum Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kewaskum, 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 Kewaskum on the city page.
Is Kewaskum Middle a good school?
Kewaskum Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Kewaskum School District?
Besides Kewaskum Middle, Kewaskum School District also operates Kewaskum High (626 students), Kewaskum Elementary (497 students), and Farmington Elementary (262 students). See the Kewaskum School District district page for the complete list.
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