- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tomahawk, WI
Tomahawk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tomahawk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551494001948
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomahawk Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tomahawk · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomahawk Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tomahawk, WI.
School address
District: Tomahawk School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551494001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tomahawk Middle shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551494001948 · Tomahawk, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.9:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomahawk Elementary (512 students)
Tomahawk Middle shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tomahawk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
512 students
- Tomahawk High
Tomahawk High
371 students
- This school
Tomahawk Middle
259 students
What this shows Tomahawk Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomahawk Middle compares
Tomahawk Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,039
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Tomahawk Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tomahawk School District reports $14,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomahawk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomahawk Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk Middle
How many students attend Tomahawk Middle?
Tomahawk Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tomahawk, WI. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Tomahawk Middle?
36.2% of students at Tomahawk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomahawk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tomahawk Middle is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Tomahawk, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomahawk Middle?
Tomahawk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Tomahawk Middle rank among public schools in Tomahawk?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tomahawk, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tomahawk School District?
Besides Tomahawk Middle, Tomahawk School District also operates Tomahawk Elementary (512 students) and Tomahawk High (371 students). See the Tomahawk School District district page for the complete list.