Enrollment
96
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Turtle Lake, WI
Turtle Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Turtle Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551506003068
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turtle Lake Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Turtle Lake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Turtle Lake Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Turtle Lake, WI.
School address
District: Turtle Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551506003068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turtle Lake Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turtle Lake Middle
Turtle Lake Middle is a small middle school in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, enrolling 96 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 96 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Turtle Lake School District also operates Turtle Lake Elementary (215 students) and Turtle Lake High (119 students) alongside Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake Middle compares
Turtle Lake 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,896
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.4 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.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Turtle Lake Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turtle Lake School District, which includes Turtle Lake Middle.
$14,896
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 25.5%
Federal 9.9%
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 Turtle Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laker Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turtle Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turtle Lake Middle
How many students attend Turtle Lake Middle?
Turtle Lake Middle has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Turtle Lake, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Middle is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Turtle Lake Middle?
44.7% of students at Turtle Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turtle Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Turtle Lake Middle is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Turtle Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turtle Lake Middle?
Turtle Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Turtle Lake Middle rank among public schools in Turtle Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Turtle Lake, 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 Turtle Lake on the city page.
Is Turtle Lake Middle a good school?
Turtle Lake Middle earns 43/100 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 Turtle Lake School District?
Besides Turtle Lake Middle, Turtle Lake School District also operates Turtle Lake Elementary (215 students), Turtle Lake High (119 students), and Laker Online (15 students). See the Turtle Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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