- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ladysmith, WI
Ladysmith Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ladysmith Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550759000878
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladysmith Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ladysmith · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladysmith Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, WI.
School address
District: Ladysmith School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550759000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ladysmith Middle shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 550759000878 · Ladysmith, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 11.1:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladysmith Elementary (328 students)
Ladysmith Middle shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ladysmith Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladysmith Elem
Ladysmith Elementary
328 students
- Ladysmith High
Ladysmith High
255 students
- This school
Ladysmith Middle
144 students
What this shows Ladysmith Middle reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladysmith Middle compares
Ladysmith Middle is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$15,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Ladysmith Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Ladysmith School District reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladysmith Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladysmith High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladysmith Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladysmith Middle
How many students attend Ladysmith Middle?
Ladysmith Middle has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ladysmith, WI. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith Middle is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Ladysmith Middle?
51.5% of students at Ladysmith Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladysmith Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ladysmith Middle is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Ladysmith, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladysmith Middle?
Ladysmith Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Ladysmith Middle rank among public schools in Ladysmith?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, 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 Ladysmith School District?
Besides Ladysmith Middle, Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith Elementary (328 students) and Ladysmith High (255 students). See the Ladysmith School District district page for the complete list.