Enrollment
476
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hammond, WI
Saint Croix Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Saint Croix Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550606000673
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Croix Central Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Croix Central Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Central Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hammond, WI.
School address
District: Saint Croix Central School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550606000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Croix Central Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Croix Central Middle
Saint Croix Central Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hammond, Wisconsin, enrolling 476 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Saint Croix Central School District also operates Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students) and Saint Croix Central High (486 students) alongside Saint Croix Central Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saint Croix Central Middle compares
Saint Croix Central Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Saint Croix Central Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Croix Central School District, which includes Saint Croix Central Middle.
$12,301
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 47.0%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Saint Croix Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Croix Central Middle
How many students attend Saint Croix Central Middle?
Saint Croix Central Middle has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hammond, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central Middle is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Saint Croix Central Middle?
15.7% of students at Saint Croix Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Croix Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Saint Croix Central Middle is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Hammond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Croix Central Middle?
Saint Croix Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saint Croix Central Middle rank among public schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Central Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hammond, 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 Hammond on the city page.
Is Saint Croix Central Middle a good school?
Saint Croix Central Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saint Croix Central School District?
Besides Saint Croix Central Middle, Saint Croix Central School District also operates Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students), Saint Croix Central High (486 students), and Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc (275 students). See the Saint Croix Central School District district page for the complete list.
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