- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, WI
Lancaster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550777000890
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lancaster, WI.
School address
District: Lancaster Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550777000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lancaster Middle held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550777000890 · Lancaster, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 16.5:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Winskill Elementary (435 students)
Lancaster Middle held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lancaster Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winskill Eleme
Winskill Elementary
435 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
325 students
- This school
Lancaster Middle
231 students
What this shows Lancaster Middle reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Middle compares
Lancaster Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$15,788
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Lancaster Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Community School District reports $15,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winskill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Middle
How many students attend Lancaster Middle?
Lancaster Middle has 231 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, WI. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster Middle?
27.2% of students at Lancaster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Middle?
Lancaster Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lancaster Middle rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster Community School District?
Besides Lancaster Middle, Lancaster Community School District also operates Winskill Elementary (435 students) and Lancaster High (325 students). See the Lancaster Community School District district page for the complete list.