Enrollment
398
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Osceola, WI
Osceola Middle
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551116002319
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Osceola, WI.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551116002319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osceola Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Osceola, Wisconsin, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 398 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 521 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #395, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Osceola School District also operates Osceola High (498 students) and Osceola Intermediate (275 students) alongside Osceola 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 Osceola Middle compares
Osceola 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$16,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Osceola Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola School District, which includes Osceola Middle.
$16,468
Per student
+10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 42.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Osceola Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle 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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Osceola Middle
How many students attend Osceola Middle?
Osceola Middle has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Osceola, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola Middle?
20.1% of students at Osceola Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Middle?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Middle is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Osceola, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Middle?
Osceola Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Osceola Middle rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Osceola, 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 Osceola on the city page.
Is Osceola Middle a good school?
Osceola Middle earns 39/100 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 Osceola School District?
Besides Osceola Middle, Osceola School District also operates Osceola High (498 students), Osceola Intermediate (275 students), and Osceola Elementary (250 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.
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