Enrollment
244
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Markesan, WI
Markesan High
Federal NCES profile for Markesan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550876001011
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Markesan High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Markesan · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Markesan High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Markesan, WI.
School address
District: Markesan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550876001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Markesan High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Markesan High
Markesan High is a mid-sized high school in Markesan, Wisconsin, enrolling 244 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 244 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #401, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Markesan School District also operates Markesan Primary (163 students) and Markesan Middle (161 students) alongside Markesan High.
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 Markesan High compares
Markesan High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Markesan High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Markesan School District, which includes Markesan High.
$13,774
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 Markesan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Markesan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Markesan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Markesan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high 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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Markesan High
How many students attend Markesan High?
Markesan High has 244 students enrolled. It is a high school in Markesan, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markesan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Markesan High is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Markesan High?
28.7% of students at Markesan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Markesan High?
The largest demographic group at Markesan High is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Markesan, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Markesan High?
Markesan High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Markesan High rank among public schools in Markesan?
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Markesan, 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 Markesan on the city page.
Is Markesan High a good school?
Markesan High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Markesan School District?
Besides Markesan High, Markesan School District also operates Markesan Primary (163 students), Markesan Middle (161 students), and Markesan Intermediate (153 students). See the Markesan School District district page for the complete list.
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