- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Potosi, WI
Potosi Middle
Federal NCES profile for Potosi Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551209001603
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potosi Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Potosi · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Potosi Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Potosi, WI.
School address
District: Potosi School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551209001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Potosi Middle shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.4 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 551209001603 · Potosi, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 13.2:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Potosi Elementary (166 students)
Potosi Middle shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.4 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Potosi Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Potosi Element
Potosi Elementary
166 students
- Potosi High
Potosi High
107 students
- This school 66
Potosi Middle
66 students
What this shows Potosi Middle reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potosi Middle compares
Potosi Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 92% | - | - |
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.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Potosi Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Potosi School District reports $19,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potosi Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potosi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potosi Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Potosi Middle
How many students attend Potosi Middle?
Potosi Middle has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Potosi, WI. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi 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 Potosi Middle?
23.7% of students at Potosi Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potosi Middle?
The largest demographic group at Potosi Middle is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Potosi, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potosi Middle?
Potosi Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Potosi Middle rank among public schools in Potosi?
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Potosi, 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 Potosi School District?
Besides Potosi Middle, Potosi School District also operates Potosi Elementary (166 students) and Potosi High (107 students). See the Potosi School District district page for the complete list.