- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washburn Middle held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551554001984 · Washburn, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 11.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Elementary (285 students)
Washburn Middle held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washburn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Eleme
Washburn Elementary
285 students
- Washburn High
Washburn High
182 students
- This school 80
Washburn Middle
80 students
What this shows Washburn Middle reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn Middle compares
Washburn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Washburn School District reports $15,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~80 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.