Enrollment
381
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lane Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lane Intermediate
Lane Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in West Allis, Wisconsin, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Allis's middle schools, it stands alongside Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students): Lane Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students) and Central High (961 students) alongside Lane Intermediate.
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 Lane Intermediate compares
Lane Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which includes Lane Intermediate.
$13,812
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lane Intermediate a good school?
Lane Intermediate earns 43/100 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 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.
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