- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valders, WI
Valders Middle
Federal NCES profile for Valders Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551521001968
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valders Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Valders · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valders Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valders Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valders, WI.
School address
District: Valders Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551521001968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Valders Middle shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 551521001968 · Valders, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.9:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Valders Elementary (411 students)
Valders Middle shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Valders Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valders Elemen
Valders Elementary
411 students
- Valders High
Valders High
291 students
- This school
Valders Middle
259 students
What this shows Valders Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valders Middle compares
Valders Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Valders Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Valders Area School District reports $13,448 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valders Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valders Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valders High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valders Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valders Middle
How many students attend Valders Middle?
Valders Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valders, WI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valders Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valders Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Valders Middle?
21.0% of students at Valders Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valders Middle?
The largest demographic group at Valders Middle is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Valders, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valders Middle?
Valders Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Valders Middle rank among public schools in Valders?
By Resource Investment Index, Valders Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valders, 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 Valders Area School District?
Besides Valders Middle, Valders Area School District also operates Valders Elementary (411 students) and Valders High (291 students). See the Valders Area School District district page for the complete list.