- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prescott, WI
Prescott Middle
Federal NCES profile for Prescott Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551224001593
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Prescott, WI.
School address
District: Prescott School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551224001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Prescott Middle held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551224001593 · Prescott, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Malone Elementary (457 students)
Prescott Middle held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prescott Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malone Element
Malone Elementary
457 students
- Prescott High
Prescott High
394 students
- This school
Prescott Middle
254 students
- Prescott 4k 79
Prescott 4k
79 students
What this shows Prescott Middle reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Middle compares
Prescott 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Prescott Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Prescott School District reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prescott Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malone Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prescott High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prescott 4k | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Middle
How many students attend Prescott Middle?
Prescott Middle has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prescott, WI. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Middle is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Prescott Middle?
16.4% of students at Prescott Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Middle?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Middle is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Prescott, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Middle?
Prescott Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Prescott Middle rank among public schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Prescott, 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 Prescott School District?
Besides Prescott Middle, Prescott School District also operates Malone Elementary (457 students), Prescott High (394 students), and Prescott 4k (79 students). See the Prescott School District district page for the complete list.