- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manawa, WI
Manawa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Manawa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550855000970
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manawa Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manawa · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manawa Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manawa Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manawa, WI.
School address
District: Manawa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550855000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Manawa Middle held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550855000970 · Manawa, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 18.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Manawa Elementary (221 students)
Manawa Middle held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Manawa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manawa Element
Manawa Elementary
221 students
- Little Wolf Hi
Little Wolf High
195 students
- This school
Manawa Middle
112 students
What this shows Manawa Middle reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manawa Middle compares
Manawa Middle 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Manawa Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manawa School District reports $13,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manawa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manawa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Wolf High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manawa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manawa Middle
How many students attend Manawa Middle?
Manawa Middle has 112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manawa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manawa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Manawa Middle is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manawa Middle?
34.8% of students at Manawa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manawa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Manawa Middle is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Manawa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manawa Middle?
Manawa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Manawa Middle rank among public schools in Manawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Manawa Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manawa, 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 Manawa School District?
Besides Manawa Middle, Manawa School District also operates Manawa Elementary (221 students) and Little Wolf High (195 students). See the Manawa School District district page for the complete list.