Enrollment
228
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker Middle
Walker Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 228 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 228 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 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Sturgeon Bay School District spends $25,793 per pupil, 73% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Sturgeon Bay's middle schools, it stands alongside Sevastopol Middle (140 students): Walker Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 11.7:1).
Sturgeon Bay School District also operates Sturgeon Bay High (348 students) and Sawyer Elementary (223 students) alongside Walker 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 Walker Middle compares
Walker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,793
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgeon Bay School District, which includes Walker Middle.
$25,793
Per student
+73%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 32.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walker Middle a good school?
Walker Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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