Enrollment
214
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Glarus Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Glarus Middle
New Glarus Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New Glarus, Wisconsin, enrolling 214 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New Glarus School District also operates New Glarus Elementary (419 students) and New Glarus High (320 students) alongside New Glarus Middle.
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 New Glarus Middle compares
New Glarus Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,427
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
Counselors2.2 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Glarus School District, which includes New Glarus Middle.
$13,427
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 39.4%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Glarus on the city page.
Is New Glarus Middle a good school?
New Glarus Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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