- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Templeton Middle held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550603000669 · Sussex, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 16.3:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High (1,577 students)
Templeton Middle held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Templeton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,577 students
- This school
Templeton Middle
766 students
- Silver Spring
Silver Spring Intermediate
758 students
- Marcy Elementa 488
Marcy Elementary
488 students
- Maple Avenue E 457
Maple Avenue Elementary
457 students
- Woodside Eleme 456
Woodside Elementary
456 students
What this shows Templeton Middle reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Templeton Middle compares
Templeton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,215
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
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton School District reports $13,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~766 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.