Enrollment
360
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Savanna Oaks Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Savanna Oaks Middle
Savanna Oaks Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 549 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students) and Badger Ridge Middle (776 students) alongside Savanna Oaks 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 Savanna Oaks Middle compares
Savanna Oaks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,930
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Savanna Oaks Middle.
$13,930
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 28.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
Is Savanna Oaks Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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