Enrollment
766
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sussex, WI
Templeton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Templeton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550603000669
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Templeton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Sussex · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Templeton Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sussex, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603000669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Templeton Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Templeton Middle
Templeton Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Sussex, Wisconsin, enrolling 766 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 766 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students) and Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students) alongside Templeton 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 Templeton Middle compares
Templeton 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$12,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 74.9%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Templeton Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton School District, which includes Templeton Middle.
$12,986
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Templeton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Templeton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Templeton Middle
How many students attend Templeton Middle?
Templeton Middle has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sussex, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Templeton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Templeton Middle is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Templeton Middle?
12.0% of students at Templeton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Templeton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Templeton Middle is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Sussex, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Templeton Middle?
Templeton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Templeton Middle rank among public schools in Sussex?
By Resource Investment Index, Templeton Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sussex, 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 Sussex on the city page.
Is Templeton Middle a good school?
Templeton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Hamilton School District?
Besides Templeton Middle, Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students), Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students), and Marcy Elementary (488 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.
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