Enrollment
307
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, WI
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951001109
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Elementary
Northside Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Middleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 307 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Wisconsin average.
With 307 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 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Middleton's public schools, it stands alongside Pope Farm Elementary (448 students): Northside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students) and Kromrey Middle (1,230 students) alongside Northside Elementary.
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 Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 9.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Northside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which includes Northside Elementary.
$13,693
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Middleton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pope Farm Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sauk Trail Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Lawn Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Standard public school
286 students
Similar other 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Northside Elementary?
8.1% of students at Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Northside Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
Is Northside Elementary a good school?
Northside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Northside Elementary, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.
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