- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Turtle Lake Middle held near 99 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 551506003068 · Turtle Lake, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 12:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Turtle Lake Elementary (215 students)
Turtle Lake Middle held near 99 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Turtle Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
215 students
- Turtle Lake Hi
Turtle Lake High
119 students
- This school
Turtle Lake Middle
96 students
- Laker Online 15
Laker Online
15 students
What this shows Turtle Lake Middle reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turtle Lake Middle compares
Turtle Lake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Turtle Lake School District reports $14,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~96 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.