Enrollment
779
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlington, WI
Nettie E Karcher School
Federal NCES profile for Nettie E Karcher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550189000238
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettie E Karcher School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettie E Karcher School has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettie E Karcher School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Burlington, WI.
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550189000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nettie E Karcher School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nettie E Karcher School
Nettie E Karcher School is a large middle school in Burlington, Wisconsin, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 779 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students) and Cooper Elementary (395 students) alongside Nettie E Karcher School.
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 Nettie E Karcher School compares
Nettie E Karcher School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,810
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Nettie E Karcher School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Area School District, which includes Nettie E Karcher School.
$13,810
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 Nettie E Karcher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Edward G Dyer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winkler Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettie E Karcher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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.
Similar enrollment (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nettie E Karcher School
How many students attend Nettie E Karcher School?
Nettie E Karcher School has 779 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlington, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettie E Karcher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettie E Karcher School is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nettie E Karcher School?
28.7% of students at Nettie E Karcher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettie E Karcher School?
The largest demographic group at Nettie E Karcher School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Burlington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettie E Karcher School?
Nettie E Karcher School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nettie E Karcher School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettie E Karcher School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
Is Nettie E Karcher School a good school?
Nettie E Karcher School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Burlington Area School District?
Besides Nettie E Karcher School, Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students), Cooper Elementary (395 students), and Waller Elementary (247 students). See the Burlington Area School District district page for the complete list.
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