- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cambridge, WI
Nikolay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nikolay Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550210000298
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nikolay Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nikolay Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nikolay Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, WI.
School address
District: Cambridge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550210000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Nikolay Middle held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550210000298 · Cambridge, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 13.5:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Elementary (399 students)
Nikolay Middle held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Nikolay Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary
399 students
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High
277 students
- This school
Nikolay Middle
203 students
- Koshkonong Tra 28
Koshkonong Trails School
28 students
What this shows Nikolay Middle reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nikolay Middle compares
Nikolay 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$15,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Nikolay Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge School District reports $15,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nikolay Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koshkonong Trails School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nikolay Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nikolay Middle
How many students attend Nikolay Middle?
Nikolay Middle has 203 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cambridge, WI. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikolay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikolay Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Nikolay Middle?
25.1% of students at Nikolay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nikolay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nikolay Middle is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Cambridge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nikolay Middle?
Nikolay Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Nikolay Middle rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Nikolay Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge School District?
Besides Nikolay Middle, Cambridge School District also operates Cambridge Elementary (399 students), Cambridge High (277 students), and Koshkonong Trails School (28 students). See the Cambridge School District district page for the complete list.