- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Waunakee Middle held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551581002031 · Waunakee, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 11.7:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Waunakee High (1,335 students)
Waunakee Middle held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waunakee Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waunakee High
Waunakee High
1,335 students
- This school
Waunakee Middle
667 students
- Waunakee Inter
Waunakee Intermediate
661 students
- Waunakee Herit
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
537 students
- Waunakee Prair 531
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
531 students
- Arboretum Elem 435
Arboretum Elementary
435 students
What this shows Waunakee Middle reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waunakee Middle compares
Waunakee 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,152
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
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.
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
District finance for Waunakee Community School District reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~667 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.