Enrollment
431
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theisen Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theisen Middle
Theisen Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 431 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.4% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 431 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 500 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #261.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students) and Sabish Middle (445 students) alongside Theisen 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 Theisen Middle compares
Theisen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,532
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Theisen Middle.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Theisen Middle a good school?
Theisen Middle earns 43/100 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 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.
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