Enrollment
540
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, WI
New London Middle
Federal NCES profile for New London Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551059001388
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New London Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in New London, WI.
School address
District: New London School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551059001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London Middle
New London Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in New London, Wisconsin, enrolling 540 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New London School District also operates New London High (660 students) and Lincoln Elementary (283 students) alongside New London 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 London Middle compares
New London 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,499
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, New London Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes New London Middle.
$12,499
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.5%
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 London Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Readfield Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Bush Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New London Middle
How many students attend New London Middle?
New London Middle has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New London Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 London Middle?
33.2% of students at New London Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London Middle?
The largest demographic group at New London Middle is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in New London, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London Middle?
New London Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 New London Middle rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in New London, 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 London on the city page.
Is New London Middle a good school?
New London Middle earns 41/100 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 London School District?
Besides New London Middle, New London School District also operates New London High (660 students), Lincoln Elementary (283 students), and Parkview Elementary (264 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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