- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Allis, WI
Lane Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lane Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551626003004
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lane Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #10 of 16
- public schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lane Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lane Intermediate ranks #10 of 16 public schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626003004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
381 on latest CCD 551626003004 · West Allis, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
Resource Investment Index #10 of 16 public schools in West Allis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lane Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- Jefferson Elem 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- This school 381
Lane Intermediate
381 students
What this shows Lane Intermediate reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lane Intermediate compares
Lane Intermediate vs Wisconsin and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$15,081
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lane Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lane Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in West Allis
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lane Intermediate
How many students attend Lane Intermediate?
Lane Intermediate has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Allis, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lane Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lane Intermediate is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Lane Intermediate?
57.5% of students at Lane Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lane Intermediate?
Lane Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lane Intermediate rank among public schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lane Intermediate ranks #10 of 16 public schools in West Allis, 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 West Allis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Lane Intermediate, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.