- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kiel, WI
Kiel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kiel Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550744000845
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiel Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kiel · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiel Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kiel, WI.
School address
District: Kiel Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550744000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kiel Middle held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550744000845 · Kiel, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 14.1:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Zielanis Elementary (412 students)
Kiel Middle held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kiel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zielanis Eleme
Zielanis Elementary
412 students
- Kiel High
Kiel High
375 students
- This school
Kiel Middle
338 students
- Between the La 111
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
111 students
- Kiel Eschool 63
Kiel Eschool
63 students
What this shows Kiel Middle reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiel Middle compares
Kiel 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,335
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Kiel Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kiel Area School District reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zielanis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Between the Lakes Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiel Eschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 55.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 63:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiel Middle
How many students attend Kiel Middle?
Kiel Middle has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kiel, WI. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiel Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiel Middle?
17.5% of students at Kiel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kiel Middle is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Kiel, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiel Middle?
Kiel Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kiel Middle rank among public schools in Kiel?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kiel, 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 Kiel on the city page.
What other schools are in Kiel Area School District?
Besides Kiel Middle, Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students), Kiel High (375 students), and Between the Lakes Virtual Academy (111 students). See the Kiel Area School District district page for the complete list.