Enrollment
740
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slinger, WI
Slinger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Slinger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551395001820
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slinger Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Slinger · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Slinger Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slinger Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Slinger, WI.
School address
District: Slinger School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551395001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slinger Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slinger Middle
Slinger Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Slinger, Wisconsin, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Slinger School District spends $11,250 per pupil, 25% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Slinger School District also operates Slinger High (1,065 students) and Slinger Elementary (571 students) alongside Slinger 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 Slinger Middle compares
Slinger 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Slinger Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Slinger School District, which includes Slinger Middle.
$11,250
Per student
-25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Slinger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slinger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slinger Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allenton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slinger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Slinger Middle
How many students attend Slinger Middle?
Slinger Middle has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slinger, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slinger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Slinger Middle is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slinger Middle?
14.4% of students at Slinger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slinger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Slinger Middle is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Slinger, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slinger Middle?
Slinger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Slinger Middle rank among public schools in Slinger?
By Resource Investment Index, Slinger Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Slinger, 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 Slinger on the city page.
Is Slinger Middle a good school?
Slinger Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 Slinger School District?
Besides Slinger Middle, Slinger School District also operates Slinger High (1,065 students), Slinger Elementary (571 students), and Addison Elementary (441 students). See the Slinger School District district page for the complete list.
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