- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Neillsville, WI
Neillsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Neillsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551035002326
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neillsville Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Neillsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Neillsville Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, WI.
School address
District: Neillsville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551035002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Neillsville Middle held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551035002326 · Neillsville, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 12:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Neillsville Elementary (399 students)
Neillsville Middle held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Neillsville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neillsville El
Neillsville Elementary
399 students
- Neillsville Hi
Neillsville High
246 students
- This school
Neillsville Middle
180 students
What this shows Neillsville Middle reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neillsville Middle compares
Neillsville 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,279
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Neillsville Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Neillsville School District reports $13,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neillsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neillsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neillsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neillsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neillsville Middle
How many students attend Neillsville Middle?
Neillsville Middle has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Neillsville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neillsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Neillsville Middle is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Neillsville Middle?
38.5% of students at Neillsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neillsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Neillsville Middle is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Neillsville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neillsville Middle?
Neillsville Middle 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 Neillsville Middle rank among public schools in Neillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, 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 Neillsville School District?
Besides Neillsville Middle, Neillsville School District also operates Neillsville Elementary (399 students) and Neillsville High (246 students). See the Neillsville School District district page for the complete list.