- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rib Lake, WI
Rib Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rib Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551278001688
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rib Lake Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rib Lake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rib Lake Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rib Lake Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rib Lake, WI.
School address
District: Rib Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551278001688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rib Lake Middle grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 551278001688 · Rib Lake, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 11.6:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rib Lake Elementary (239 students)
Rib Lake Middle grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rib Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rib Lake Eleme
Rib Lake Elementary
239 students
- Rib Lake High
Rib Lake High
149 students
- This school 93
Rib Lake Middle
93 students
What this shows Rib Lake Middle reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rib Lake Middle compares
Rib Lake Middle is a growing 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,360
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Rib Lake Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Rib Lake School District reports $14,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rib Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rib Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rib Lake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rib Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rib Lake Middle
How many students attend Rib Lake Middle?
Rib Lake Middle has 93 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rib Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rib Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rib Lake Middle is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Rib Lake Middle?
43.2% of students at Rib Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rib Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rib Lake Middle is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Rib Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rib Lake Middle?
Rib Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Rib Lake Middle rank among public schools in Rib Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Rib Lake Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rib 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 Rib Lake School District?
Besides Rib Lake Middle, Rib Lake School District also operates Rib Lake Elementary (239 students) and Rib Lake High (149 students). See the Rib Lake School District district page for the complete list.