- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oconto, WI
Oconto Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oconto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551092001430
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oconto Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oconto · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oconto Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oconto Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oconto, WI.
School address
District: Oconto Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551092001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Oconto Middle held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551092001430 · Oconto, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.3:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oconto Elementary (340 students)
Oconto Middle held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oconto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oconto Element
Oconto Elementary
340 students
- Oconto High
Oconto High
299 students
- This school
Oconto Middle
270 students
- Northeast Wisc 13
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
13 students
What this shows Oconto Middle reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oconto Middle compares
Oconto 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$14,766
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Oconto Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Oconto Unified School District reports $14,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oconto Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oconto High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oconto Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oconto Middle
How many students attend Oconto Middle?
Oconto Middle has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oconto, WI. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconto Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Oconto Middle?
45.1% of students at Oconto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oconto Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oconto Middle is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Oconto, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oconto Middle?
Oconto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Oconto Middle rank among public schools in Oconto?
By Resource Investment Index, Oconto Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oconto, 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 Oconto Unified School District?
Besides Oconto Middle, Oconto Unified School District also operates Oconto Elementary (340 students), Oconto High (299 students), and Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy (13 students). See the Oconto Unified School District district page for the complete list.