- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sturgeon Bay, WI
Walker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551461002322
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Sturgeon Bay · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
School address
District: Sturgeon Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551461002322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Walker Middle shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551461002322 · Sturgeon Bay, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 10.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgeon Bay High (348 students)
Walker Middle shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Walker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgeon Bay H
Sturgeon Bay High
348 students
- This school
Walker Middle
228 students
- Sawyer Element
Sawyer Elementary
223 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
214 students
What this shows Walker Middle reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Middle compares
Walker 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Walker Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sturgeon Bay School District reports $17,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sawyer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Sturgeon Bay
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Middle
How many students attend Walker Middle?
Walker Middle has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sturgeon Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Middle is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Walker Middle?
40.8% of students at Walker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walker Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Middle?
Walker 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 Walker Middle rank among public schools in Sturgeon Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Sturgeon Bay, 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 Sturgeon Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Sturgeon Bay School District?
Besides Walker Middle, Sturgeon Bay School District also operates Sturgeon Bay High (348 students), Sawyer Elementary (223 students), and Sunrise Elementary (214 students). See the Sturgeon Bay School District district page for the complete list.