Enrollment
182
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eagle River, WI
Northland Pines Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northland Pines Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550386000407
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland Pines Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northland Pines Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Pines Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eagle River, WI.
School address
District: Northland Pines School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550386000407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northland Pines Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northland Pines Middle
Northland Pines Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Eagle River, Wisconsin, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.7% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Northland Pines School District also operates Northland Pines High (543 students) and Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River (484 students) alongside Northland Pines 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 Northland Pines Middle compares
Northland Pines 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northland Pines School District, which includes Northland Pines Middle.
$16,727
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 10.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Northland Pines Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Options & Applied Research High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northland Pines Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northland Pines Middle
How many students attend Northland Pines Middle?
Northland Pines Middle has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eagle River, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northland Pines Middle?
35.7% of students at Northland Pines Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland Pines Middle?
Northland Pines Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Northland Pines Middle rank among public schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Pines Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eagle River, 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 Eagle River on the city page.
Is Northland Pines Middle a good school?
Northland Pines Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Northland Pines School District?
Besides Northland Pines Middle, Northland Pines School District also operates Northland Pines High (543 students), Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River (484 students), and Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain (87 students). See the Northland Pines School District district page for the complete list.
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