- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fond Du Lac, WI
Sabish Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sabish Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550468000504
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabish Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabish Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabish Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Sabish Middle shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 550468000504 · Fond Du Lac, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.7:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Sabish Middle shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sabish Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- This school 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- Lakeshore Elem 354
Lakeshore Elementary
354 students
What this shows Sabish Middle reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sabish Middle compares
Sabish 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$13,833
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Sabish Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sabish Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabish Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sabish Middle
How many students attend Sabish Middle?
Sabish Middle has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabish Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabish Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Sabish Middle?
49.5% of students at Sabish Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabish Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sabish Middle is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabish Middle?
Sabish Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Sabish Middle rank among middle schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabish Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Sabish Middle, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Theisen Middle (431 students), and Woodworth Middle (413 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.