- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waterloo Middle shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551572001943 · Waterloo, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 14.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo Elementary (281 students)
Waterloo Middle shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waterloo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary
281 students
- Waterloo High
Waterloo High
232 students
- This school
Waterloo Middle
118 students
- Waterloo Inter
Waterloo Intermediate
114 students
What this shows Waterloo Middle reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo Middle compares
Waterloo Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,940
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Waterloo School District reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.