Enrollment
447
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oshkosh, WI
Traeger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Traeger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551119001368
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traeger Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Traeger Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traeger Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Traeger Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Traeger Middle
Traeger Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 447 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Oshkosh's middle schools, it stands alongside Merrill Middle (832 students): Traeger Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 19.3:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and North High (1,266 students) alongside Traeger 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 Traeger Middle compares
Traeger 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 | 13.2% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,459
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 82.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Traeger Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes Traeger Middle.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Traeger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traeger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Merrill Middle
Standard public school
832 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Tipler Middle
Standard public school
366 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
South Park Middle
Standard public school
354 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Webster Stanley Middle
Standard public school
335 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Traeger Middle
How many students attend Traeger Middle?
Traeger Middle has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traeger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Traeger 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 Traeger Middle?
13.2% of students at Traeger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traeger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Traeger Middle is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traeger Middle?
Traeger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Traeger Middle rank among middle schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Traeger Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, 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 Oshkosh on the city page.
Is Traeger Middle a good school?
Traeger Middle earns 53/100 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 Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Traeger Middle, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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