Enrollment
667
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waunakee, WI
Waunakee Middle
Federal NCES profile for Waunakee Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551581002031
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waunakee Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Waunakee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waunakee Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Waunakee, WI.
School address
District: Waunakee Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551581002031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waunakee Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waunakee Middle
Waunakee Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Waunakee, Wisconsin, enrolling 667 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Waunakee Community School District also operates Waunakee High (1,335 students) and Waunakee Intermediate (661 students) alongside Waunakee 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 Waunakee Middle compares
Waunakee 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,753
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Waunakee Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waunakee Community School District, which includes Waunakee Middle.
$13,753
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 37.5%
Federal 3.6%
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 Waunakee Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arboretum Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waunakee Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waunakee Middle
How many students attend Waunakee Middle?
Waunakee Middle has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waunakee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Middle is 11.7:1, which is 19% 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 Waunakee Middle?
7.6% of students at Waunakee Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waunakee Middle?
The largest demographic group at Waunakee Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Waunakee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waunakee Middle?
Waunakee Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Waunakee Middle rank among public schools in Waunakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee on the city page.
Is Waunakee Middle a good school?
Waunakee Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Waunakee Community School District?
Besides Waunakee Middle, Waunakee Community School District also operates Waunakee High (1,335 students), Waunakee Intermediate (661 students), and Waunakee Heritage Elementary (537 students). See the Waunakee Community School District district page for the complete list.
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