- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Platteville, WI
Platteville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Platteville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551185001554
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platteville Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Platteville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Platteville Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platteville Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Platteville, WI.
School address
District: Platteville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551185001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Platteville Middle held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 551185001554 · Platteville, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.5:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Platteville High (479 students)
Platteville Middle held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Platteville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platteville Hi
Platteville High
479 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary
443 students
- This school
Platteville Middle
417 students
- Neal Wilkins E
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
205 students
What this shows Platteville Middle reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platteville Middle compares
Platteville 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,670
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Platteville Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platteville School District reports $13,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Platteville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platteville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Platteville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platteville Middle
How many students attend Platteville Middle?
Platteville Middle has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Platteville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platteville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Platteville Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Platteville Middle?
36.2% of students at Platteville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platteville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Platteville Middle is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Platteville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platteville Middle?
Platteville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Platteville Middle rank among public schools in Platteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Platteville Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Platteville, 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 Platteville School District?
Besides Platteville Middle, Platteville School District also operates Platteville High (479 students), Westview Elementary (443 students), and Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center (205 students). See the Platteville School District district page for the complete list.