- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Glarus, WI
New Glarus Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Glarus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551050002929
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Glarus Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Glarus · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Glarus Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Glarus Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Glarus, WI.
School address
District: New Glarus School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551050002929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
New Glarus Middle held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551050002929 · New Glarus, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 12.6:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: New Glarus Elementary (419 students)
New Glarus Middle held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
New Glarus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Glarus Ele
New Glarus Elementary
419 students
- New Glarus Hig
New Glarus High
320 students
- This school
New Glarus Middle
214 students
What this shows New Glarus Middle reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Glarus Middle compares
New Glarus 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,901
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, New Glarus Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Glarus School District reports $13,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Glarus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Glarus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Glarus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Glarus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Glarus Middle
How many students attend New Glarus Middle?
New Glarus Middle has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Glarus, WI. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 New Glarus Middle?
15.5% of students at New Glarus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Glarus Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Glarus Middle is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in New Glarus, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Glarus Middle?
New Glarus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 New Glarus Middle rank among public schools in New Glarus?
By Resource Investment Index, New Glarus Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Glarus, 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 New Glarus School District?
Besides New Glarus Middle, New Glarus School District also operates New Glarus Elementary (419 students) and New Glarus High (320 students). See the New Glarus School District district page for the complete list.