Enrollment
424
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Crosse, WI
Logan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Logan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550753000864
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Logan Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Logan Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Logan Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753000864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Logan Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Logan Middle
Logan Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.9% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among La Crosse's middle schools, it stands alongside Longfellow Middle (631 students): Logan Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 14.7:1).
La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students) and Logan High (729 students) alongside Logan 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 Logan Middle compares
Logan 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 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 57.9%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 13.5%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Logan Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crosse School District, which includes Logan Middle.
$15,778
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 37.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 Logan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spence Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Logan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in La Crosse
3 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Logan Middle
How many students attend Logan Middle?
Logan Middle has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Crosse, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan Middle is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Logan Middle?
62.9% of students at Logan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Logan Middle is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logan Middle?
Logan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Logan Middle rank among middle schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, Logan Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, 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 La Crosse on the city page.
Is Logan Middle a good school?
Logan Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 La Crosse School District?
Besides Logan Middle, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Longfellow Middle (631 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.
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