- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
La Farge Middle grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550756001757 · La Farge, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 11.8:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: La Farge Elementary (83 students)
La Farge Middle grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
La Farge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Farge Eleme
La Farge Elementary
83 students
- La Farge High
La Farge High
66 students
- Kickapoo Valle
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
66 students
- This school
La Farge Middle
47 students
What this shows La Farge Middle reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Farge Middle compares
La Farge Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for La Farge School District reports $18,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~47 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 3.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.