Enrollment
300
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shorewood, WI
Shorewood Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Shorewood Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551380001812
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shorewood Intermediate earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Shorewood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shorewood Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shorewood Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Shorewood, WI.
School address
District: Shorewood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551380001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shorewood Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shorewood Intermediate
Shorewood Intermediate is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Shorewood, Wisconsin, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 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 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Shorewood School District also operates Shorewood High (589 students) and Lake Bluff Elementary (531 students) alongside Shorewood Intermediate.
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 Shorewood Intermediate compares
Shorewood Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$15,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Shorewood Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shorewood School District, which includes Shorewood Intermediate.
$15,165
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Shorewood Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Bluff Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atwater Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Horizons for Learning | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shorewood Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shorewood Intermediate
How many students attend Shorewood Intermediate?
Shorewood Intermediate has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shorewood, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shorewood Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Shorewood Intermediate is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Shorewood Intermediate?
18.8% of students at Shorewood Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shorewood Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Shorewood Intermediate is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Shorewood, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shorewood Intermediate?
Shorewood Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Shorewood Intermediate rank among public schools in Shorewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Shorewood Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood on the city page.
Is Shorewood Intermediate a good school?
Shorewood Intermediate earns 48/100 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 Shorewood School District?
Besides Shorewood Intermediate, Shorewood School District also operates Shorewood High (589 students), Lake Bluff Elementary (531 students), and Atwater Elementary (474 students). See the Shorewood School District district page for the complete list.
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