Enrollment
794
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milton, WI
Northside Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Northside Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550957000382
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Intermediate has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI.
School address
District: Milton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550957000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Intermediate
Northside Intermediate is a large elementary school in Milton, Wisconsin, enrolling 794 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 794 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 794 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students) and Milton Middle (509 students) alongside Northside Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Northside Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,814
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 794 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Northside Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton School District, which includes Northside Intermediate.
$12,814
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 8.8%
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Intermediate
How many students attend Northside Intermediate?
Northside Intermediate has 794 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Intermediate is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Intermediate?
20.1% of students at Northside Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Northside Intermediate is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Milton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Intermediate?
Northside Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Northside Intermediate rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
Is Northside Intermediate a good school?
Northside Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Milton School District?
Besides Northside Intermediate, Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students), Milton Middle (509 students), and East Elementary (409 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.
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