- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparta, WI
Sparta Meadowview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Meadowview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551416001842
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Meadowview Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta Meadowview Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Meadowview Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Sparta, WI.
School address
District: Sparta Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551416001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sparta Meadowview Middle held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551416001842 · Sparta, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 9.8:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High (871 students)
Sparta Meadowview Middle held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sparta Meadowview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta High
Sparta High
871 students
- This school
Sparta Meadowview Middle
687 students
- Herrman Elemen
Herrman Elementary
616 students
- Southside Earl 268
Southside Early Learning Center
268 students
- Sparta Montess 161
Sparta Montessori School
161 students
- Innovations St 90
Innovations Stem Academy
90 students
What this shows Sparta Meadowview Middle reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Meadowview Middle compares
Sparta Meadowview 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,085
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Sparta Meadowview Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sparta Area School District reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Meadowview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta Montessori School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Innovations Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Meadowview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Sparta
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Meadowview Middle
How many students attend Sparta Meadowview Middle?
Sparta Meadowview Middle has 687 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparta, WI. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Meadowview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Meadowview Middle is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Sparta Meadowview Middle?
42.2% of students at Sparta Meadowview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Meadowview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Meadowview Middle is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Sparta, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Meadowview Middle?
Sparta Meadowview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Sparta Meadowview Middle rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Meadowview Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Sparta, 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 Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in Sparta Area School District?
Besides Sparta Meadowview Middle, Sparta Area School District also operates Sparta High (871 students), Herrman Elementary (616 students), and Southside Early Learning Center (268 students). See the Sparta Area School District district page for the complete list.