- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fond Du Lac, WI
Theisen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Theisen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550468000505
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theisen Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Theisen Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theisen Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Theisen Middle held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550468000505 · Fond Du Lac, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.1:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Theisen Middle held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Theisen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- This school 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- Lakeshore Elem 354
Lakeshore Elementary
354 students
What this shows Theisen Middle reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theisen Middle compares
Theisen 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,833
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Theisen Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theisen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theisen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theisen Middle
How many students attend Theisen Middle?
Theisen Middle has 431 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theisen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Theisen Middle is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Theisen Middle?
35.4% of students at Theisen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theisen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Theisen Middle is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theisen Middle?
Theisen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Theisen Middle rank among middle schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Theisen Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Theisen Middle, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Woodworth Middle (413 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.