Enrollment
551
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Geneva, WI
Lake Geneva Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Geneva Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550762000881
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Geneva Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Lake Geneva · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Geneva Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Geneva Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lake Geneva, WI.
School address
District: Lake Geneva J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550762000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Geneva Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Geneva Middle
Lake Geneva Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, enrolling 551 students.
At 12.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 551 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 404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #236.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lake Geneva J1 School District also operates Central - Denison Elementary (522 students) and Star Center Elementary (339 students) alongside Lake Geneva 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 Geneva Middle compares
Lake Geneva 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Lake Geneva Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Geneva J1 School District, which includes Lake Geneva Middle.
$13,292
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 28.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Geneva Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central - Denison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Star Center Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Park Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Geneva Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Geneva Middle
How many students attend Lake Geneva Middle?
Lake Geneva Middle has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Geneva Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Geneva Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Geneva Middle?
33.5% of students at Lake Geneva Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Geneva Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Geneva Middle is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Geneva Middle?
Lake Geneva Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Geneva Middle rank among public schools in Lake Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Geneva Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva on the city page.
Is Lake Geneva Middle a good school?
Lake Geneva Middle earns 41/100 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 Lake Geneva J1 School District?
Besides Lake Geneva Middle, Lake Geneva J1 School District also operates Central - Denison Elementary (522 students), Star Center Elementary (339 students), and Eastview Elementary (257 students). See the Lake Geneva J1 School District district page for the complete list.
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