- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenosha, WI
Lance Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lance Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550732000815
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lance Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lance Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lance Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lance Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.3 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550732000815 · Kenosha, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Lance Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.3 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lance Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school
Lance Middle
899 students
What this shows Lance Middle reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lance Middle compares
Lance 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Lance Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lance Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lance Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Kenosha
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mahone Middle
Standard public school
1,025 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Bullen Middle
Standard public school
754 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
545 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
449 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lance Middle
How many students attend Lance Middle?
Lance Middle has 899 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lance Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lance Middle is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lance Middle?
38.8% of students at Lance Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lance Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lance Middle is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lance Middle?
Lance 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 Lance Middle rank among middle schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Lance Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Lance Middle, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.