- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ripon, WI
Ripon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ripon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551302001719
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripon Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripon Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripon Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ripon, WI.
School address
District: Ripon Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551302001719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ripon Middle held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551302001719 · Ripon, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 11.6:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (426 students)
Ripon Middle held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ripon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
426 students
- Journey
Journey
398 students
- This school
Ripon Middle
302 students
- Odyssey Academ
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
266 students
- Barlow Park Ch 169
Barlow Park Charter School
169 students
- Quest Charter 157
Quest Charter School
157 students
What this shows Ripon Middle reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripon Middle compares
Ripon 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.6:1
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
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Ripon Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ripon Area School District reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ripon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journey | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barlow Park Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripon Middle
How many students attend Ripon Middle?
Ripon Middle has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ripon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripon 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 Ripon Middle?
26.2% of students at Ripon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ripon Middle is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Ripon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripon Middle?
Ripon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ripon Middle rank among public schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripon Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ripon, 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 Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Area School District?
Besides Ripon Middle, Ripon Area School District also operates Ripon High (426 students), Journey (398 students), and Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning (266 students). See the Ripon Area School District district page for the complete list.