- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, WI
Monroe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550984001299
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Monroe, WI.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550984001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Monroe Middle held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550984001299 · Monroe, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 12.7:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High (686 students)
Monroe Middle held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Monroe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe High
Monroe High
686 students
- This school
Monroe Middle
483 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
362 students
- Parkside Eleme
Parkside Elementary
342 students
- Abraham Lincol 267
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
267 students
What this shows Monroe Middle reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Middle compares
Monroe Middle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$15,372
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Monroe Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Monroe School District reports $15,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Middle
How many students attend Monroe Middle?
Monroe Middle has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, WI. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Monroe Middle?
35.6% of students at Monroe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Middle is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Middle?
Monroe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Monroe Middle rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Monroe Middle, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High (686 students), Northside Elementary (362 students), and Parkside Elementary (342 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.