Enrollment
286
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, WI
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Federal NCES profile for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951002888
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 286
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k ranks #6 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951002888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 286 students.
With 286 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.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Among Middleton's public schools, it stands alongside Pope Farm Elementary (448 students): Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students) and Kromrey Middle (1,230 students) alongside Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k.
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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k compares
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 286 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$13,693
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which includes Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k.
$13,693
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Middleton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pope Farm Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sauk Trail Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Lawn Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
How many students attend Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k?
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, WI.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k?
The largest demographic group at Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k?
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k ranks #6 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
Is Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k a good school?
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.
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