- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550876001011
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Markesan · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Markesan High held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 550876001011 · Markesan, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 13.6:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Markesan Primary (163 students)
Markesan High held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Markesan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Markesan High
244 students
- Markesan Prima
Markesan Primary
163 students
- Markesan Middl
Markesan Middle
161 students
- Markesan Inter
Markesan Intermediate
153 students
What this shows Markesan High reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Markesan High compares
Markesan High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Markesan School District reports $15,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~244 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
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.