Enrollment
338
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiel Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiel Middle
Kiel Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kiel, Wisconsin, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students) and Kiel High (375 students) alongside Kiel 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 Kiel Middle compares
Kiel 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,257
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiel Area School District, which includes Kiel Middle.
$13,257
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kiel Middle a good school?
Kiel Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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