Enrollment
47
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Farge, WI
La Farge Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Farge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550756001757
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Farge Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in La Farge · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Farge Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Farge Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Farge, WI.
School address
District: La Farge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550756001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Farge Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Farge Middle
La Farge Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in La Farge, Wisconsin, enrolling 47 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 47 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Farge School District spends $18,566 per pupil, 24% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 10 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 47 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
La Farge School District also operates La Farge Elementary (83 students) and La Farge High (66 students) alongside La Farge 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 La Farge Middle compares
La Farge 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$18,566
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 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 87.2%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, La Farge Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Farge School District, which includes La Farge Middle.
$18,566
Per student
+24%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 40.1%
Federal 31.0%
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 La Farge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Farge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Farge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kickapoo Valley Forest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Farge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~47 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Farge Middle
How many students attend La Farge Middle?
La Farge Middle has 47 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Farge, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Farge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Farge Middle is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 La Farge Middle?
53.7% of students at La Farge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Farge Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Farge Middle is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in La Farge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Farge Middle?
La Farge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Farge Middle rank among public schools in La Farge?
By Resource Investment Index, La Farge Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Farge, 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 La Farge on the city page.
Is La Farge Middle a good school?
La Farge Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller 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 La Farge School District?
Besides La Farge Middle, La Farge School District also operates La Farge Elementary (83 students), La Farge High (66 students), and Kickapoo Valley Forest School (66 students). See the La Farge School District district page for the complete list.
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