- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waupun, WI
Waupun Area Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Waupun Area Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551587002808
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waupun Area Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waupun · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waupun Area Junior High has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waupun Area Junior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waupun, WI.
School address
District: Waupun School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551587002808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Waupun Area Junior High held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551587002808 · Waupun, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 15.7:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waupun Area Senior High (832 students)
Waupun Area Junior High held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waupun Area Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waupun Area Se
Waupun Area Senior High
832 students
- Rock River Int
Rock River Intermediate
585 students
- Meadow View Pr 324
Meadow View Primary
324 students
- This school 299
Waupun Area Junior High
299 students
- School for Agr 128
School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies
128 students
What this shows Waupun Area Junior High reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waupun Area Junior High compares
Waupun Area Junior High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Waupun School District reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waupun Area Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock River Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waupun Area Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waupun Area Junior High
How many students attend Waupun Area Junior High?
Waupun Area Junior High has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waupun, WI. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupun Area Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupun Area Junior High is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waupun Area Junior High?
35.5% of students at Waupun Area Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waupun Area Junior High?
Waupun Area Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Waupun Area Junior High rank among public schools in Waupun?
By Resource Investment Index, Waupun Area Junior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waupun, 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 Waupun School District?
Besides Waupun Area Junior High, Waupun School District also operates Waupun Area Senior High (832 students), Rock River Intermediate (585 students), and Meadow View Primary (324 students). See the Waupun School District district page for the complete list.