Enrollment
144
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladysmith Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ladysmith Middle
Ladysmith Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, enrolling 144 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith Elementary (328 students) and Ladysmith High (255 students) alongside Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith Middle compares
Ladysmith 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 87.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ladysmith School District, which includes Ladysmith Middle.
$15,178
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ladysmith on the city page.
Is Ladysmith Middle a good school?
Ladysmith Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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