Enrollment
235
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Holstein, WI
New Holstein Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Holstein Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551053002550
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Holstein Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Holstein · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Holstein Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Holstein Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Holstein, WI.
School address
District: New Holstein School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551053002550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Holstein Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Holstein Middle
New Holstein Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New Holstein, Wisconsin, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 235 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Holstein School District also operates New Holstein Elementary (437 students) and New Holstein High (309 students) alongside New Holstein 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 Holstein Middle compares
New Holstein 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,826
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, New Holstein Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Holstein School District, which includes New Holstein Middle.
$12,826
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 46.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 Holstein Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Holstein Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Holstein High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Holstein Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Holstein Middle
How many students attend New Holstein Middle?
New Holstein Middle has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Holstein, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Middle is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Holstein Middle?
19.6% of students at New Holstein Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Holstein Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Holstein Middle is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in New Holstein, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Holstein Middle?
New Holstein Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Holstein Middle rank among public schools in New Holstein?
By Resource Investment Index, New Holstein Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Holstein, 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 Holstein on the city page.
Is New Holstein Middle a good school?
New Holstein Middle earns 51/100 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 Holstein School District?
Besides New Holstein Middle, New Holstein School District also operates New Holstein Elementary (437 students) and New Holstein High (309 students). See the New Holstein School District district page for the complete list.
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