Enrollment
415
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Middle
Somerset Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Somerset, Wisconsin, enrolling 415 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 415 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 520 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Somerset School District also operates Somerset Elementary (577 students) and Somerset High (453 students) alongside Somerset 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 Somerset Middle compares
Somerset 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,014
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset School District, which includes Somerset Middle.
$14,014
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 46.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
Is Somerset Middle a good school?
Somerset Middle earns 62/100 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 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.
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