- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loyal, WI
Loyal Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Loyal Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550825000913
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loyal Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Loyal · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Loyal Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loyal Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Loyal, WI.
School address
District: Loyal School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550825000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Loyal Middle School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550825000913 · Loyal, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Loyal Elementary (183 students)
Loyal Middle School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Loyal Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loyal Elementa
Loyal Elementary
183 students
- Loyal High
Loyal High
168 students
- This school
Loyal Middle School
108 students
What this shows Loyal Middle School reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loyal Middle School compares
Loyal Middle School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,178
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Loyal Middle School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Loyal School District reports $16,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loyal Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loyal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loyal Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loyal Middle School
How many students attend Loyal Middle School?
Loyal Middle School has 108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loyal, WI. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyal Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loyal Middle School?
35.1% of students at Loyal Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loyal Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Loyal Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Loyal, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loyal Middle School?
Loyal Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Loyal Middle School rank among public schools in Loyal?
By Resource Investment Index, Loyal Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Loyal, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Loyal School District?
Besides Loyal Middle School, Loyal School District also operates Loyal Elementary (183 students) and Loyal High (168 students). See the Loyal School District district page for the complete list.