Enrollment
673
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Denoon Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Denoon Middle
Lake Denoon Middle is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Muskego, Wisconsin, enrolling 673 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 673 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Muskego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Muskego Lakes Middle (676 students): Lake Denoon Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Muskego-Norway School District also operates Muskego High (1,634 students) and Bay Lane Elementary (912 students) alongside Lake Denoon 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 Lake Denoon Middle compares
Lake Denoon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskego-Norway School District, which includes Lake Denoon Middle.
$13,073
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Denoon Middle a good school?
Lake Denoon Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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