Enrollment
377
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 377 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 535 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #436, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconto Falls Public School District also operates Oconto Falls High (511 students) and Oconto Falls Elementary (489 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,918
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconto Falls Public School District, which includes Washington Middle.
$14,918
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Oconto Falls on the city page.
Is Washington Middle a good school?
Washington Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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