- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskego, WI
Lake Denoon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Denoon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551017001850
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Denoon Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Muskego · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Denoon Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Denoon Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Muskego, WI.
School address
District: Muskego-Norway School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551017001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Lake Denoon Middle shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 551017001850 · Muskego, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 13.7:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskego High (1,634 students)
Lake Denoon Middle shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Denoon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskego High
Muskego High
1,634 students
- Bay Lane Eleme
Bay Lane Elementary
912 students
- Muskego Lakes
Muskego Lakes Middle
676 students
- This school
Lake Denoon Middle
673 students
- Mill Valley El 417
Mill Valley Elementary
417 students
- Lakeview Eleme 290
Lakeview Elementary
290 students
What this shows Lake Denoon Middle reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Denoon Middle compares
Lake Denoon 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,038
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 673 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Lake Denoon Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muskego-Norway School District reports $14,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Denoon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muskego Lakes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Denoon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Muskego
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Denoon Middle
How many students attend Lake Denoon Middle?
Lake Denoon Middle has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskego, WI. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Denoon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Denoon Middle is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Lake Denoon Middle?
10.4% of students at Lake Denoon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Denoon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Denoon Middle is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Muskego, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Denoon Middle?
Lake Denoon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lake Denoon Middle rank among public schools in Muskego?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Denoon Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Muskego, 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 Muskego on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskego-Norway School District?
Besides Lake Denoon Middle, Muskego-Norway School District also operates Muskego High (1,634 students), Bay Lane Elementary (912 students), and Muskego Lakes Middle (676 students). See the Muskego-Norway School District district page for the complete list.