- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawano, WI
Shawano Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shawano Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551362001775
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawano Community Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Shawano · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawano Community Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawano Community Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shawano, WI.
School address
District: Shawano School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551362001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Shawano Community Middle held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 551362001775 · Shawano, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.1:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawano High (702 students)
Shawano Community Middle held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Shawano Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawano High
Shawano High
702 students
- Hillcrest Prim
Hillcrest Primary School
472 students
- This school
Shawano Community Middle
436 students
- Brener Element
Brener Elementary
389 students
- Leads Primary 80
Leads Primary Charter School
80 students
What this shows Shawano Community Middle reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawano Community Middle compares
Shawano Community 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 28% | - | - |
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.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
36.9%
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
$12,689
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.8%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Shawano Community Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawano School District reports $12,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawano Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brener Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leads Primary Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawano Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shawano Community Middle
How many students attend Shawano Community Middle?
Shawano Community Middle has 436 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawano, WI. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawano Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawano Community 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 Shawano Community Middle?
45.6% of students at Shawano Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawano Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shawano Community Middle is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Shawano, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawano Community Middle?
Shawano Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Shawano Community Middle rank among public schools in Shawano?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawano Community Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shawano, 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 Shawano on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawano School District?
Besides Shawano Community Middle, Shawano School District also operates Shawano High (702 students), Hillcrest Primary School (472 students), and Brener Elementary (389 students). See the Shawano School District district page for the complete list.