Enrollment
80
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washburn, WI
Washburn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washburn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551554001984
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Washburn, WI.
School address
District: Washburn School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551554001984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washburn Middle
Washburn Middle is a small middle school in Washburn, Wisconsin, enrolling 80 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 80 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washburn School District also operates Washburn Elementary (285 students) and Washburn High (182 students) alongside Washburn 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 Washburn Middle compares
Washburn 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$14,674
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 75.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Washburn Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washburn School District, which includes Washburn Middle.
$14,674
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Washburn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washburn Middle
How many students attend Washburn Middle?
Washburn Middle has 80 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washburn, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn Middle is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Washburn Middle?
45.1% of students at Washburn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washburn Middle is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Washburn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn Middle?
Washburn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Washburn Middle rank among public schools in Washburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Washburn, 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 Washburn on the city page.
Is Washburn Middle a good school?
Washburn Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Washburn School District?
Besides Washburn Middle, Washburn School District also operates Washburn Elementary (285 students) and Washburn High (182 students). See the Washburn School District district page for the complete list.
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