Enrollment
270
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oconto Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oconto Middle
Oconto Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Oconto, Wisconsin, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 270 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Oconto Unified School District also operates Oconto Elementary (340 students) and Oconto High (299 students) alongside Oconto 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 Oconto Middle compares
Oconto 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,935
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconto Unified School District, which includes Oconto Middle.
$13,935
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Oconto on the city page.
Is Oconto Middle a good school?
Oconto Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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