Enrollment
118
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterloo, WI
Waterloo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551572001943
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterloo Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waterloo, WI.
School address
District: Waterloo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551572001943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waterloo Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waterloo Middle
Waterloo Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Waterloo, Wisconsin, enrolling 118 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 118 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Waterloo School District also operates Waterloo Elementary (281 students) and Waterloo High (232 students) alongside Waterloo 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 Waterloo Middle compares
Waterloo 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Waterloo Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterloo School District, which includes Waterloo Middle.
$13,151
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Waterloo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Middle
How many students attend Waterloo Middle?
Waterloo Middle has 118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterloo, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Middle is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterloo Middle?
27.6% of students at Waterloo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Waterloo Middle is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Waterloo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo Middle?
Waterloo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Waterloo Middle rank among public schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo on the city page.
Is Waterloo Middle a good school?
Waterloo Middle earns 25/100 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 Waterloo School District?
Besides Waterloo Middle, Waterloo School District also operates Waterloo Elementary (281 students), Waterloo High (232 students), and Waterloo Intermediate (114 students). See the Waterloo School District district page for the complete list.
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