Enrollment
52
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holcombe, WI
Lake Holcombe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Holcombe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550768003166
👥 S:T ratio 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Holcombe Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Holcombe · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Holcombe Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Holcombe Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holcombe, WI.
School address
District: Lake Holcombe School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550768003166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Holcombe Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Holcombe Middle
Lake Holcombe Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Holcombe, Wisconsin, enrolling 52 students.
At 13:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 52 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
The surrounding Lake Holcombe School District spends $19,291 per pupil, 29% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake Holcombe School District also operates Holcombe Elementary (106 students) and Holcombe High (86 students) alongside Lake Holcombe 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 Holcombe Middle compares
Lake Holcombe 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 94.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Lake Holcombe Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Holcombe School District, which includes Lake Holcombe Middle.
$19,291
Per student
+29%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 15.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 Holcombe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holcombe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Holcombe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~52 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Holcombe Middle
How many students attend Lake Holcombe Middle?
Lake Holcombe Middle has 52 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holcombe, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Holcombe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Holcombe Middle is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Holcombe Middle?
51.6% of students at Lake Holcombe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Holcombe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Holcombe Middle is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Holcombe, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Holcombe Middle?
Lake Holcombe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lake Holcombe Middle rank among public schools in Holcombe?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Holcombe Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holcombe, 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 Holcombe on the city page.
Is Lake Holcombe Middle a good school?
Lake Holcombe Middle earns 48/100 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 Holcombe School District?
Besides Lake Holcombe Middle, Lake Holcombe School District also operates Holcombe Elementary (106 students) and Holcombe High (86 students). See the Lake Holcombe School District district page for the complete list.
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