Enrollment
547
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Les Paul Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Les Paul Middle
Les Paul Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, enrolling 547 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Waukesha's middle schools, it stands alongside Butler Middle (786 students): Les Paul Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students) and North High (911 students) alongside Les Paul Middle.
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 Les Paul Middle compares
Les Paul Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes Les Paul Middle.
$12,813
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 36.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Les Paul Middle a good school?
Les Paul Middle earns 47/100 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 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.
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