- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Markesan, WI
Markesan Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Markesan Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550876002597
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Markesan Intermediate earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Markesan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Markesan Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Markesan, WI.
School address
District: Markesan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550876002597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Markesan Intermediate held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550876002597 · Markesan, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 11.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Markesan High (244 students)
Markesan Intermediate held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Markesan Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Markesan High
Markesan High
244 students
- Markesan Prima
Markesan Primary
163 students
- Markesan Middl
Markesan Middle
161 students
- This school
Markesan Intermediate
153 students
What this shows Markesan Intermediate reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Markesan Intermediate compares
Markesan Intermediate 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Markesan Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Markesan Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Markesan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Markesan Intermediate'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Markesan Intermediate
How many students attend Markesan Intermediate?
Markesan Intermediate has 153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Markesan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markesan Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Markesan Intermediate is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Intermediate?
34.5% of students at Markesan Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Markesan Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Markesan Intermediate is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Markesan, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Markesan Intermediate?
Markesan Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Markesan Intermediate rank among public schools in Markesan?
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan Intermediate ranks #2 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 Intermediate, Markesan School District also operates Markesan High (244 students), Markesan Primary (163 students), and Markesan Middle (161 students). See the Markesan School District district page for the complete list.