- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oconto Falls, WI
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551095001438
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oconto Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oconto Falls, WI.
School address
District: Oconto Falls Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551095001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washington Middle held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551095001438 · Oconto Falls, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oconto Falls High (511 students)
Washington Middle held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 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
- Oconto Falls H
Oconto Falls High
511 students
- Oconto Falls E
Oconto Falls Elementary
489 students
- This school
Washington Middle
377 students
- Abrams Element
Abrams Elementary
287 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 377 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$14,467
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Washington Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Oconto Falls Public School District reports $14,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oconto Falls Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abrams Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oconto Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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?
32.3% 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 89.1% of enrollment, in Oconto Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Oconto Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oconto Falls, 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 Oconto Falls Public School District?
Besides Washington Middle, Oconto Falls Public School District also operates Oconto Falls High (511 students), Oconto Falls Elementary (489 students), and Abrams Elementary (287 students). See the Oconto Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.