- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Random Lake, WI
Random Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Random Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551245002421
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Random Lake Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Random Lake · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Random Lake Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Random Lake Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Random Lake, WI.
School address
District: Random Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551245002421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Random Lake Middle shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 551245002421 · Random Lake, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 9:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Random Lake Elementary (292 students)
Random Lake Middle shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Random Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Random Lake El
Random Lake Elementary
292 students
- Random Lake Hi
Random Lake High
212 students
- This school
Random Lake Middle
144 students
What this shows Random Lake Middle reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Random Lake Middle compares
Random Lake 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,377
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 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Random Lake Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Random Lake School District reports $14,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Random Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Random Lake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Random Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Random Lake Middle
How many students attend Random Lake Middle?
Random Lake Middle has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Random Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Random Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Random Lake Middle is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 Random Lake Middle?
23.7% of students at Random Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Random Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Random Lake Middle is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Random Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Random Lake Middle?
Random Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Random Lake Middle rank among public schools in Random Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Random Lake Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Random Lake, 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 Random Lake School District?
Besides Random Lake Middle, Random Lake School District also operates Random Lake Elementary (292 students) and Random Lake High (212 students). See the Random Lake School District district page for the complete list.