Enrollment
297
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Croix Falls, WI
Saint Croix Falls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Saint Croix Falls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551323002314
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Croix Falls Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Croix Falls · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Croix Falls Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Falls Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
School address
District: Saint Croix Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551323002314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Croix Falls Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Croix Falls Middle
Saint Croix Falls Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #472, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Saint Croix Falls School District also operates Saint Croix Falls High (345 students) and Saint Croix Falls Elementary (303 students) alongside Saint Croix Falls 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 Falls Middle compares
Saint Croix Falls 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$13,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Saint Croix Falls Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Croix Falls School District, which includes Saint Croix Falls Middle.
$13,741
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Falls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Falls High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dresser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Falls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Croix Falls Middle
How many students attend Saint Croix Falls Middle?
Saint Croix Falls Middle has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Falls Middle?
26.2% of students at Saint Croix Falls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Croix Falls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Saint Croix Falls Middle is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Croix Falls Middle?
Saint Croix Falls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Falls Middle rank among public schools in Saint Croix Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Falls Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls on the city page.
Is Saint Croix Falls Middle a good school?
Saint Croix Falls Middle earns 29/100 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 Falls School District?
Besides Saint Croix Falls Middle, Saint Croix Falls School District also operates Saint Croix Falls High (345 students), Saint Croix Falls Elementary (303 students), and Dresser Elementary (46 students). See the Saint Croix Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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