- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukesha, WI
Les Paul Middle
Federal NCES profile for Les Paul Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551578002009
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Les Paul Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Les Paul Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Les Paul Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Les Paul Middle held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551578002009 · Waukesha, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 12.2:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Les Paul Middle held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Les Paul Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school
Les Paul Middle
547 students
What this shows Les Paul Middle reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Les Paul Middle compares
Les Paul 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,969
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Les Paul Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Les Paul Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Les Paul Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Waukesha
2 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Les Paul Middle
How many students attend Les Paul Middle?
Les Paul Middle has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Les Paul Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Les Paul Middle is 12.2:1, 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 Les Paul Middle?
29.9% of students at Les Paul Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Les Paul Middle?
The largest demographic group at Les Paul Middle is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Les Paul Middle?
Les Paul Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Les Paul Middle rank among middle schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Les Paul Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Les Paul Middle, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.