Enrollment
729
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Richmond, WI
New Richmond Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Richmond Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551062001391
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Richmond Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in New Richmond · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Richmond Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Richmond Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in New Richmond, WI.
School address
District: New Richmond School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551062001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Richmond Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Richmond Middle
New Richmond Middle is a large middle school in New Richmond, Wisconsin, enrolling 729 students.
At 14:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 729 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New Richmond School District also operates New Richmond High (1,047 students) and New Richmond Hillside Elementary (570 students) alongside New Richmond 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 Richmond Middle compares
New Richmond 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,484
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, New Richmond 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 Richmond School District, which includes New Richmond Middle.
$12,484
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 8.4%
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 Richmond Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Hillside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Starr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Paperjack Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nr4kids | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Richmond Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 38.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Richmond Middle
How many students attend New Richmond Middle?
New Richmond Middle has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Richmond, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Richmond Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Richmond Middle is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Richmond Middle?
22.6% of students at New Richmond Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Richmond Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Richmond Middle is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in New Richmond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Richmond Middle?
New Richmond Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Richmond Middle rank among public schools in New Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, New Richmond Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in New Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
Is New Richmond Middle a good school?
New Richmond Middle earns 59/100 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 Richmond School District?
Besides New Richmond Middle, New Richmond School District also operates New Richmond High (1,047 students), New Richmond Hillside Elementary (570 students), and New Richmond Starr Elementary (555 students). See the New Richmond School District district page for the complete list.
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