- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Onalaska, WI
Onalaska Middle
Federal NCES profile for Onalaska Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551101001448
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onalaska Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Onalaska Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Onalaska, WI.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551101001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Onalaska Middle held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 551101001448 · Onalaska, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 13.2:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska High (925 students)
Onalaska Middle held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Onalaska Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onalaska High
Onalaska High
925 students
- This school
Onalaska Middle
620 students
- Eagle Bluff El
Eagle Bluff Elementary
471 students
- Northern Hills
Northern Hills Elementary
463 students
- Pertzsch Eleme
Pertzsch Elementary
373 students
- Onalaska Preki 68
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
68 students
What this shows Onalaska Middle reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onalaska Middle compares
Onalaska 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$13,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Asian 15.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Onalaska Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $13,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onalaska Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Bluff Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pertzsch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onalaska Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Onalaska Middle
How many students attend Onalaska Middle?
Onalaska Middle has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Onalaska, WI. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Onalaska Middle?
26.6% of students at Onalaska Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onalaska Middle?
The largest demographic group at Onalaska Middle is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onalaska Middle?
Onalaska Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Onalaska Middle rank among public schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Onalaska, 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 Onalaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Onalaska School District?
Besides Onalaska Middle, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students), Eagle Bluff Elementary (471 students), and Northern Hills Elementary (463 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.