Enrollment
159
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 550960002961
King International Baccalaureate Middle — Milwaukee, WI
Federal NCES profile for King International Baccalaureate Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+148% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King International Baccalaureate Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
King International Baccalaureate Middle reports 159 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 95.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 148% above the Wisconsin average and 85% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 159 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $19,598 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 57.7% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How King International Baccalaureate Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 148% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 148% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,598
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 130.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 159 Top 24% in Wisconsin — larger than 76% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 95.6% +148% vs state
NCES ID 550960002961
Student demographics
African American 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 90.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 159:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 208
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes King International Baccalaureate Middle.
$19,598
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about King International Baccalaureate Middle
How many students attend King International Baccalaureate Middle?
King International Baccalaureate Middle has 159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King International Baccalaureate Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at King International Baccalaureate Middle is 18.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King International Baccalaureate Middle?
95.6% of students at King International Baccalaureate Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King International Baccalaureate Middle?
The largest demographic group at King International Baccalaureate Middle is African American at 90.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King International Baccalaureate Middle?
King International Baccalaureate Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.