- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portage, WI
Wayne Bartels Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Bartels Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551206002283
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Bartels Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Bartels Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Bartels Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wayne Bartels Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551206002283 · Portage, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High (600 students)
Wayne Bartels Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wayne Bartels Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High
Portage High
600 students
- Muir Elementar
Muir Elementary
439 students
- This school
Wayne Bartels Middle
422 students
- Woodridge Elem 201
Woodridge Elementary
201 students
- Portage Partne 129
Portage Partnering Preschool
129 students
- Lewiston Eleme 84
Lewiston Elementary
84 students
What this shows Wayne Bartels Middle reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Bartels Middle compares
Wayne Bartels 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,755
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Wayne Bartels Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portage Community School District reports $13,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Bartels Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portage Partnering Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Bartels Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Bartels Middle
How many students attend Wayne Bartels Middle?
Wayne Bartels Middle has 422 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portage, WI. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Bartels Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Bartels Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Wayne Bartels Middle?
42.1% of students at Wayne Bartels Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Bartels Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Bartels Middle is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Bartels Middle?
Wayne Bartels Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Wayne Bartels Middle rank among public schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Bartels Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Portage, 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 Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Community School District?
Besides Wayne Bartels Middle, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Muir Elementary (439 students), and Woodridge Elementary (201 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.