Enrollment
259
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valders Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valders Middle
Valders Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Valders, Wisconsin, enrolling 259 students.
At 12.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Valders Area School District also operates Valders Elementary (411 students) and Valders High (291 students) alongside Valders 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 Valders Middle compares
Valders 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,512
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valders Area School District, which includes Valders Middle.
$13,512
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Valders on the city page.
Is Valders Middle a good school?
Valders Middle earns 50/100 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 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.
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