Enrollment
418
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steffen Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steffen Middle
Steffen Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Mequon, Wisconsin, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 418 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mequon-Thiensville School District spends $25,027 per pupil, 68% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mequon's middle schools, it stands alongside Lake Shore Middle (335 students): Steffen Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 12.4:1).
Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students) and Wilson Elementary (558 students) alongside Steffen 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 Steffen Middle compares
Steffen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mequon-Thiensville School District, which includes Steffen Middle.
$25,027
Per student
+68%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.9%
State 10.2%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Steffen Middle a good school?
Steffen Middle earns 45/100 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 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.
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