- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waupaca, WI
Waupaca Middle
Federal NCES profile for Waupaca Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551584002036
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waupaca Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Waupaca · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waupaca Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waupaca Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waupaca, WI.
School address
District: Waupaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551584002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Waupaca Middle held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 551584002036 · Waupaca, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 12.7:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Waupaca High (623 students)
Waupaca Middle held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waupaca Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waupaca High
Waupaca High
623 students
- Waupaca Learni
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
602 students
- This school
Waupaca Middle
546 students
- Chain Explorat 139
Chain Exploration Center
139 students
- Waupaca Commun 133
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten
133 students
What this shows Waupaca Middle reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waupaca Middle compares
Waupaca 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$15,223
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Waupaca Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waupaca School District reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waupaca Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Learning Center Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chain Exploration Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waupaca Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waupaca Middle
How many students attend Waupaca Middle?
Waupaca Middle has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waupaca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Waupaca Middle?
35.9% of students at Waupaca Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waupaca Middle?
The largest demographic group at Waupaca Middle is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Waupaca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waupaca Middle?
Waupaca Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Waupaca Middle rank among public schools in Waupaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waupaca Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waupaca, 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 Waupaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waupaca School District?
Besides Waupaca Middle, Waupaca School District also operates Waupaca High (623 students), Waupaca Learning Center Elementary (602 students), and Chain Exploration Center (139 students). See the Waupaca School District district page for the complete list.