Enrollment
309
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, WI
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951000755
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Ridge Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Ridge Elementary
Sunset Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Middleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 309 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Wisconsin average.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Middleton's public schools, it stands alongside Pope Farm Elementary (448 students): Sunset Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students) and Kromrey Middle (1,230 students) alongside Sunset Ridge Elementary.
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 Sunset Ridge Elementary compares
Sunset Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$13,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.5%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Sunset Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which includes Sunset Ridge Elementary.
$13,693
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Sunset Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Middleton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pope Farm Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sauk Trail Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Lawn Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Standard public school
286 students
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 (~309 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
7.6% of students at Sunset Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Elementary is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
Is Sunset Ridge Elementary a good school?
Sunset Ridge Elementary 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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Sunset Ridge Elementary, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.
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