- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somerset, WI
Somerset Middle
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551401001108
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI.
School address
District: Somerset School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551401001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Somerset Middle held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 551401001108 · Somerset, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 12.6:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset Elementary (577 students)
Somerset Middle held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Somerset Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset Eleme
Somerset Elementary
577 students
- Somerset High
Somerset High
453 students
- This school
Somerset Middle
415 students
What this shows Somerset Middle reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Middle compares
Somerset 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$14,307
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 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Somerset Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset School District reports $14,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Middle
How many students attend Somerset Middle?
Somerset Middle has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somerset, WI. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Somerset Middle?
20.0% of students at Somerset Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Middle?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Middle is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Somerset, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Middle?
Somerset Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Somerset Middle rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset School District?
Besides Somerset Middle, Somerset School District also operates Somerset Elementary (577 students) and Somerset High (453 students). See the Somerset School District district page for the complete list.