- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Elementary shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 550951000755 · Middleton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
Sunset Ridge Elementary shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- This school 309
Sunset Ridge Elementary
309 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary compares
Sunset Ridge Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~309 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.