Enrollment
72
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amherst Junction, WI
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)
Federal NCES profile for Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550033003119Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Amherst Junction · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amherst Junction, WI.
School address
District: Tomorrow River School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550033003119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) is a small charter elementary school in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Wisconsin schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst High (349 students) and Amherst Elementary (342 students) alongside Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms).
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 Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) compares
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$12,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomorrow River School District, which includes Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms).
$12,488
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.6%
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 Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)
How many students attend Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)?
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) has 72 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amherst Junction, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)?
26.4% of students at Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)?
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) rank among public schools in Amherst Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amherst Junction, 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 Amherst Junction on the city page.
Is Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) a good school?
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) earns 37/100 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 Tomorrow River School District?
Besides Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms), Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst High (349 students), Amherst Elementary (342 students), and Amherst Middle (257 students). See the Tomorrow River School District district page for the complete list.
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