- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mequon, WI
Steffen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Steffen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550913001089
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steffen Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Mequon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Steffen Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steffen Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mequon, WI.
School address
District: Mequon-Thiensville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550913001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Steffen Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 550913001089 · Mequon, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 14.4:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (1,204 students)
Steffen Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Steffen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
1,204 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
558 students
- Donges Bay Ele
Donges Bay Elementary
539 students
- Oriole Lane El
Oriole Lane Elementary
499 students
- This school 418
Steffen Middle
418 students
- Lake Shore Mid 335
Lake Shore Middle
335 students
What this shows Steffen Middle reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steffen Middle compares
Steffen 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,048
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Steffen Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mequon-Thiensville School District reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steffen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donges Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oriole Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Shore Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steffen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Mequon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steffen Middle
How many students attend Steffen Middle?
Steffen Middle has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mequon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steffen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Steffen Middle is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steffen Middle?
10.4% of students at Steffen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steffen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Steffen Middle is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Mequon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steffen Middle?
Steffen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Steffen Middle rank among public schools in Mequon?
By Resource Investment Index, Steffen Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mequon, 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 Mequon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Besides Steffen Middle, Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students), Wilson Elementary (558 students), and Donges Bay Elementary (539 students). See the Mequon-Thiensville School District district page for the complete list.