Enrollment
134
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-County Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-County Middle
Tri-County Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Plainfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 134 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tri-County Area School District also operates Tri-County Elementary (265 students) and Tri-County High (180 students) alongside Tri-County 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 Tri-County Middle compares
Tri-County 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,993
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-County Area School District, which includes Tri-County Middle.
$15,993
Per student
+7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 50.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Tri-County Middle a good school?
Tri-County Middle earns 33/100 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 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.
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