- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, WI
Sauk Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sauk Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951001111
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauk Trail Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauk Trail Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Trail Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sauk Trail Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550951001111 · Middleton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 9.2:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
Sauk Trail Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sauk Trail Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- This school 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- West Middleton 334
West Middleton Elementary
334 students
What this shows Sauk Trail Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauk Trail Elementary compares
Sauk Trail Elementary 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,035
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 10.6%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Sauk Trail Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sauk Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middleton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauk Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Middleton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pope Farm Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Elm Lawn Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Standard public school
286 students
Nationwide other 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Trail Elementary
How many students attend Sauk Trail Elementary?
Sauk Trail Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Trail Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Sauk Trail Elementary?
35.1% of students at Sauk Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauk Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sauk Trail Elementary is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauk Trail Elementary?
Sauk Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sauk Trail Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Trail Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Sauk Trail Elementary, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.