Enrollment
151
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peshtigo, WI
Peshtigo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Peshtigo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551161003026
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peshtigo Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Peshtigo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peshtigo Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peshtigo Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Peshtigo, WI.
School address
District: Peshtigo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551161003026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peshtigo Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peshtigo Middle
Peshtigo Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, enrolling 151 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Peshtigo School District also operates Peshtigo Elementary (580 students) and Peshtigo High (330 students) alongside Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo Middle compares
Peshtigo 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$13,502
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Peshtigo Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peshtigo School District, which includes Peshtigo Middle.
$13,502
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 Peshtigo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peshtigo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peshtigo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peshtigo Middle
How many students attend Peshtigo Middle?
Peshtigo Middle has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peshtigo, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peshtigo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Peshtigo Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Peshtigo Middle?
28.7% of students at Peshtigo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peshtigo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Peshtigo Middle is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Peshtigo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peshtigo Middle?
Peshtigo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Peshtigo Middle rank among public schools in Peshtigo?
By Resource Investment Index, Peshtigo Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Peshtigo, 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 Peshtigo on the city page.
Is Peshtigo Middle a good school?
Peshtigo Middle earns 43/100 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 Peshtigo School District?
Besides Peshtigo Middle, Peshtigo School District also operates Peshtigo Elementary (580 students) and Peshtigo High (330 students). See the Peshtigo School District district page for the complete list.
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