- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rice Lake, WI
Rice Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rice Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551281001697
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice Lake Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Rice Lake · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice Lake Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Lake Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Rice Lake, WI.
School address
District: Rice Lake Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551281001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Rice Lake Middle held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551281001697 · Rice Lake, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 11.7:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice Lake High (674 students)
Rice Lake Middle held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rice Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rice Lake High
Rice Lake High
674 students
- This school
Rice Lake Middle
622 students
- Tainter Elemen
Tainter Elementary
445 students
- Hilltop Elemen 251
Hilltop Elementary
251 students
- Haugen Element 83
Haugen Elementary
83 students
- Hilltop Day Ca 21
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
21 students
What this shows Rice Lake Middle reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice Lake Middle compares
Rice Lake 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,081
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Rice Lake Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rice Lake Area School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rice Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tainter Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haugen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Day Care and Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Rice Lake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice Lake Middle
How many students attend Rice Lake Middle?
Rice Lake Middle has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rice Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Lake Middle is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Rice Lake Middle?
36.1% of students at Rice Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rice Lake Middle is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Rice Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice Lake Middle?
Rice Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rice Lake Middle rank among public schools in Rice Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Lake Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Rice Lake, 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 Rice Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Rice Lake Area School District?
Besides Rice Lake Middle, Rice Lake Area School District also operates Rice Lake High (674 students), Tainter Elementary (445 students), and Hilltop Elementary (251 students). See the Rice Lake Area School District district page for the complete list.