- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spooner, WI
Spooner Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spooner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551422001849
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spooner Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spooner · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spooner Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spooner Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spooner, WI.
School address
District: Spooner Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551422001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Spooner Middle shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551422001849 · Spooner, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Spooner Elementary (363 students)
Spooner Middle shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Spooner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spooner Elemen
Spooner Elementary
363 students
- Spooner High
Spooner High
361 students
- This school
Spooner Middle
276 students
What this shows Spooner Middle reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spooner Middle compares
Spooner Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Spooner Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Spooner Area School District reports $15,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spooner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spooner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spooner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spooner Middle
How many students attend Spooner Middle?
Spooner Middle has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spooner, WI. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spooner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spooner Middle is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Spooner Middle?
46.6% of students at Spooner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spooner Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spooner Middle is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Spooner, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spooner Middle?
Spooner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spooner Middle rank among public schools in Spooner?
By Resource Investment Index, Spooner Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spooner, 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 Spooner Area School District?
Besides Spooner Middle, Spooner Area School District also operates Spooner Elementary (363 students) and Spooner High (361 students). See the Spooner Area School District district page for the complete list.