Enrollment
271
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poynette, WI
Poynette Middle
Federal NCES profile for Poynette Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551212001581
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poynette Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Poynette · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Poynette Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poynette Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poynette, WI.
School address
District: Poynette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551212001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poynette Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poynette Middle
Poynette Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Poynette, Wisconsin, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Poynette School District also operates Poynette Elementary (416 students) and Poynette High (296 students) alongside Poynette 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 Poynette Middle compares
Poynette 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Poynette Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poynette School District, which includes Poynette Middle.
$12,578
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 40.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Poynette Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynette Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poynette High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poynette Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~271 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Poynette Middle
How many students attend Poynette Middle?
Poynette Middle has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poynette, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poynette Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Poynette Middle is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Poynette Middle?
18.8% of students at Poynette Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poynette Middle?
The largest demographic group at Poynette Middle is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Poynette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poynette Middle?
Poynette Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Poynette Middle rank among public schools in Poynette?
By Resource Investment Index, Poynette Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poynette, 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 Poynette on the city page.
Is Poynette Middle a good school?
Poynette Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Poynette School District?
Besides Poynette Middle, Poynette School District also operates Poynette Elementary (416 students) and Poynette High (296 students). See the Poynette School District district page for the complete list.
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