- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Logan Middle grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 550753000864 · La Crosse, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 10.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
Logan Middle grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+25.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Logan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- This school
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- Spence Element 329
Spence Elementary
329 students
What this shows Logan Middle reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Logan Middle compares
Logan Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~424 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 93.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.