Enrollment
214
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Chute, WI
Little Chute Middle
Federal NCES profile for Little Chute Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550816000902
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Chute Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Little Chute · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Chute Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Chute Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Little Chute, WI.
School address
District: Little Chute Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550816000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Chute Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Chute Middle
Little Chute Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Little Chute, Wisconsin, enrolling 214 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.7% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #327, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Little Chute Area School District also operates Little Chute Elementary (590 students) and Little Chute High (387 students) alongside Little Chute 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 Little Chute Middle compares
Little Chute 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,024
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Little Chute Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Chute Area School District, which includes Little Chute Middle.
$12,024
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.6%
Federal 8.6%
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 Little Chute Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chute Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Chute High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Chute Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Chute Career Pathways Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flex Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Chute Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Little Chute Middle
How many students attend Little Chute Middle?
Little Chute Middle has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Chute, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Chute Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Chute Middle is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Chute Middle?
31.7% of students at Little Chute Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Chute Middle?
The largest demographic group at Little Chute Middle is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Little Chute, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Chute Middle?
Little Chute Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Little Chute Middle rank among public schools in Little Chute?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Chute Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Little Chute, 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 Little Chute on the city page.
Is Little Chute Middle a good school?
Little Chute Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Little Chute Area School District?
Besides Little Chute Middle, Little Chute Area School District also operates Little Chute Elementary (590 students), Little Chute High (387 students), and Little Chute Intermediate (215 students). See the Little Chute Area School District district page for the complete list.
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