Enrollment
66
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potosi Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potosi Middle
Potosi Middle is a small middle school in Potosi, Wisconsin, enrolling 66 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Potosi School District spends $19,455 per pupil, 30% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Potosi School District also operates Potosi Elementary (166 students) and Potosi High (107 students) alongside Potosi 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 Potosi Middle compares
Potosi 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potosi School District, which includes Potosi Middle.
$19,455
Per student
+30%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 42.4%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Potosi on the city page.
Is Potosi Middle a good school?
Potosi Middle earns 55/100 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 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.
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