- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, WI
Tri-County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tri-County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551182002620
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-County Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-County Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-County Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, WI.
School address
District: Tri-County Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551182002620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Tri-County Middle held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 551182002620 · Plainfield, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 13.4:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-County Elementary (265 students)
Tri-County Middle held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tri-County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-County Ele
Tri-County Elementary
265 students
- Tri-County Hig
Tri-County High
180 students
- This school
Tri-County Middle
134 students
What this shows Tri-County Middle reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-County Middle compares
Tri-County 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$15,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Tri-County Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tri-County Area School District reports $15,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-County Middle
How many students attend Tri-County Middle?
Tri-County Middle has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Middle is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Tri-County Middle?
54.1% of students at Tri-County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tri-County Middle is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Plainfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-County Middle?
Tri-County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Tri-County Middle rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-County Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, 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 Tri-County Area School District?
Besides Tri-County Middle, Tri-County Area School District also operates Tri-County Elementary (265 students) and Tri-County High (180 students). See the Tri-County Area School District district page for the complete list.