- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fitchburg, WI
Savanna Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Savanna Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551533001149
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savanna Oaks Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Savanna Oaks Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Savanna Oaks Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fitchburg, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533001149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Savanna Oaks Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 551533001149 · Fitchburg, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 10.9:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
Savanna Oaks Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Savanna Oaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- Badger Ridge M
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- Sugar Creek El 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- Glacier Edge E 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- Core Knowledge 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- This school 360
Savanna Oaks Middle
360 students
What this shows Savanna Oaks Middle reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savanna Oaks Middle compares
Savanna Oaks 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 28% | 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
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% 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
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$15,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 7.0%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Savanna Oaks Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Savanna Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savanna Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Savanna Oaks Middle
How many students attend Savanna Oaks Middle?
Savanna Oaks Middle has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fitchburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savanna Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Savanna Oaks Middle is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Savanna Oaks Middle?
27.9% of students at Savanna Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savanna Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Savanna Oaks Middle is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savanna Oaks Middle?
Savanna Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Savanna Oaks Middle rank among public schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Savanna Oaks Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fitchburg, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Verona Area School District?
Besides Savanna Oaks Middle, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.