- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Balsam Lake, WI
Unity Middle
Federal NCES profile for Unity Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550075000099
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Balsam Lake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Unity Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Balsam Lake, WI.
School address
District: Unity School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550075000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Unity Middle held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550075000099 · Balsam Lake, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 12.5:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Elementary (385 students)
Unity Middle held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Unity Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Elementa
Unity Elementary
385 students
- Unity High
Unity High
292 students
- This school
Unity Middle
238 students
What this shows Unity Middle reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Middle compares
Unity 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$14,863
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Unity Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Unity School District reports $14,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unity High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity Middle
How many students attend Unity Middle?
Unity Middle has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Balsam Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Middle is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Unity Middle?
48.1% of students at Unity Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Middle?
The largest demographic group at Unity Middle is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Balsam Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Middle?
Unity Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Unity Middle rank among public schools in Balsam Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Balsam 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 Unity School District?
Besides Unity Middle, Unity School District also operates Unity Elementary (385 students) and Unity High (292 students). See the Unity School District district page for the complete list.