- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manitowoc, WI
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550861000980
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Washington Middle held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550861000980 · Manitowoc, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 11.8:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,385 students)
Washington Middle held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- This school
Washington Middle
566 students
- Wilson Middle 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- Jackson Elemen 336
Jackson Elementary
336 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$14,892
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Washington Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Manitowoc
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manitowoc, WI. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Washington Middle?
62.1% of students at Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Washington Middle rank among public schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, 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 Manitowoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Manitowoc School District?
Besides Washington Middle, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Wilson Middle (478 students), and Franklin Elementary (356 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.