- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middleton, WI
Kromrey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kromrey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550951001104
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kromrey Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kromrey Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kromrey Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Kromrey Middle held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.4 → 97.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550951001104 · Middleton, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,230 enr · 12.8:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
Kromrey Middle held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.4 → 97.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kromrey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- This school
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- West Middleton 334
West Middleton Elementary
334 students
What this shows Kromrey Middle reports 1,230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kromrey Middle compares
Kromrey 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,230
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Kromrey Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kromrey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middleton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kromrey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kromrey Middle
How many students attend Kromrey Middle?
Kromrey Middle has 1,230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 1,185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kromrey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kromrey Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Kromrey Middle?
16.1% of students at Kromrey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kromrey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kromrey Middle is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kromrey Middle?
Kromrey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Kromrey Middle rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kromrey Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Middleton, 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 Middleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Kromrey Middle, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Glacier Creek Middle (924 students), and Pope Farm Elementary (448 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.