Enrollment
329
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spencer, WI
Spencer Junior High/High
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Junior High/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551419001845
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Junior High/High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 329
- students enrolled
Spencer Junior High/High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spencer School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551419001845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Junior High/High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer Junior High/High
Spencer Junior High/High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spencer, Wisconsin, enrolling 329 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 538 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spencer's public schools, it stands alongside Spencer Elementary (290 students): Spencer Junior High/High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.6:1).
Its district, Spencer School District, also runs Spencer Elementary (290 students).
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 Spencer Junior High/High compares
Spencer Junior High/High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$12,246
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 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Spencer Junior High/High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer School District, which includes Spencer Junior High/High.
$12,246
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 49.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 Spencer Junior High/High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer Junior High/High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Spencer
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Junior High/High
How many students attend Spencer Junior High/High?
Spencer Junior High/High has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spencer, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Junior High/High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Junior High/High is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Spencer Junior High/High?
30.8% of students at Spencer Junior High/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Junior High/High?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Junior High/High is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Spencer, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Junior High/High?
Spencer Junior High/High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Spencer Junior High/High a good school?
Spencer Junior High/High earns 50/100 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 Spencer School District?
Besides Spencer Junior High/High, Spencer School District also operates Spencer Elementary (290 students). See the Spencer School District district page for the complete list.
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