- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcfarland, WI
Mcfarland High
Federal NCES profile for Mcfarland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550891001035
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfarland High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfarland High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Mcfarland High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 550891001035 · Mcfarland, WI High · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 13.2:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students)
Mcfarland High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mcfarland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
1,566 students
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
1,393 students
- This school
Mcfarland High
727 students
- Indian Mound M 534
Indian Mound Middle
534 students
- Waubesa Interm 489
Waubesa Intermediate
489 students
- Conrad Elvehje 449
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
449 students
What this shows Mcfarland High reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcfarland High compares
Mcfarland 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,862
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Mcfarland High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcfarland School District reports $12,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcfarland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfarland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcfarland High
How many students attend Mcfarland High?
Mcfarland High has 727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcfarland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Mcfarland High?
12.6% of students at Mcfarland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfarland High?
The largest demographic group at Mcfarland High is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfarland High?
Mcfarland High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Mcfarland High rank among high schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland School District?
Besides Mcfarland High, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Indian Mound Middle (534 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.