- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Mills, WI
Lake Mills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550771000888
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mills Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Mills · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mills Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, WI.
School address
District: Lake Mills Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550771000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lake Mills Middle shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 550771000888 · Lake Mills, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Mills Elementary (613 students)
Lake Mills Middle shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Mills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Mills Ele
Lake Mills Elementary
613 students
- Lake Mills Hig
Lake Mills High
447 students
- This school
Lake Mills Middle
413 students
What this shows Lake Mills Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mills Middle compares
Lake Mills 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,237
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Lake Mills Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Lake Mills Area School District reports $13,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Mills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mills Middle
How many students attend Lake Mills Middle?
Lake Mills Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Mills, WI. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% 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 Mills Middle?
25.4% of students at Lake Mills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mills Middle is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Lake Mills, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mills Middle?
Lake Mills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mills Middle rank among public schools in Lake Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Mills Area School District?
Besides Lake Mills Middle, Lake Mills Area School District also operates Lake Mills Elementary (613 students) and Lake Mills High (447 students). See the Lake Mills Area School District district page for the complete list.