- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, WI
Pope Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pope Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951003131
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pope Farm Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pope Farm Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pope Farm Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951003131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pope Farm Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550951003131 · Middleton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 15.4:1 · 2.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
Pope Farm Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pope Farm Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- This school 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- West Middleton 334
West Middleton Elementary
334 students
What this shows Pope Farm Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pope Farm Elementary compares
Pope Farm Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,035
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Asian 36.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Pope Farm Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pope Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middleton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pope Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Middleton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sauk Trail Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Lawn Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Standard public school
286 students
Nationwide other 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pope Farm Elementary
How many students attend Pope Farm Elementary?
Pope Farm Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope Farm Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pope Farm Elementary?
2.4% of students at Pope Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pope Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pope Farm Elementary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pope Farm Elementary?
Pope Farm Elementary 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 Pope Farm Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pope Farm Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Pope Farm Elementary, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.