- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tomah, WI
Tomah Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tomah Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551491001938
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomah Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomah Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomah Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Tomah Middle held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.2 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551491001938 · Tomah, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 14.1:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
Tomah Middle held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.2 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tomah Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomah High
Tomah High
882 students
- This school
Tomah Middle
663 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- Lemonweir Elem 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- Miller Element 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- Warrens Elemen 133
Warrens Elementary
133 students
What this shows Tomah Middle reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomah Middle compares
Tomah 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,189
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Tomah Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tomah Area School District reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomah Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warrens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomah Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tomah Middle
How many students attend Tomah Middle?
Tomah Middle has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tomah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomah Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomah Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Tomah Middle?
40.1% of students at Tomah Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomah Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tomah Middle is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomah Middle?
Tomah Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Tomah Middle rank among public schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomah Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Tomah, 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 Tomah on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomah Area School District?
Besides Tomah Middle, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), La Grange Elementary (400 students), and Lemonweir Elementary (249 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.