- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Viroqua, WI
Viroqua Middle
Federal NCES profile for Viroqua Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551536001977
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viroqua Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Viroqua Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Viroqua, WI.
School address
District: Viroqua Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551536001977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Viroqua Middle held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 551536001977 · Viroqua, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12.7:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Viroqua High (301 students)
Viroqua Middle held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Viroqua Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viroqua High
Viroqua High
301 students
- Viroqua Elemen
Viroqua Elementary
276 students
- This school
Viroqua Middle
253 students
- Viroqua Area M
Viroqua Area Montessori School
147 students
- Laurel High 43
Laurel High
43 students
- Vernon County 18
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
18 students
What this shows Viroqua Middle reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viroqua Middle compares
Viroqua 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$15,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Viroqua Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Viroqua Area School District reports $15,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viroqua Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Area Montessori School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viroqua Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viroqua Middle
How many students attend Viroqua Middle?
Viroqua Middle has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Viroqua, WI. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Viroqua Middle?
34.0% of students at Viroqua Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viroqua Middle?
The largest demographic group at Viroqua Middle is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Viroqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viroqua Middle?
Viroqua Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Viroqua Middle rank among public schools in Viroqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Viroqua, 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 Viroqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Viroqua Area School District?
Besides Viroqua Middle, Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students), Viroqua Elementary (276 students), and Viroqua Area Montessori School (147 students). See the Viroqua Area School District district page for the complete list.