Enrollment
335
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oshkosh, WI
Webster Stanley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Webster Stanley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551119001504
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Stanley Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Stanley Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Stanley Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Stanley Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Stanley Middle
Webster Stanley Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 335 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Webster Stanley Middle is leaner than roughly 91% of Wisconsin schools and 33% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 335 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oshkosh's middle schools, it stands alongside Merrill Middle (832 students): Webster Stanley Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 19.3:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and North High (1,266 students) alongside Webster Stanley 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 Webster Stanley Middle compares
Webster Stanley 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$14,459
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes Webster Stanley Middle.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Webster Stanley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Stanley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Merrill Middle
Standard public school
832 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Traeger Middle
Standard public school
447 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Tipler Middle
Standard public school
366 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
South Park Middle
Standard public school
354 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Stanley Middle
How many students attend Webster Stanley Middle?
Webster Stanley Middle has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Stanley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Stanley Middle is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Webster Stanley Middle?
52.2% of students at Webster Stanley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Stanley Middle?
Webster Stanley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Webster Stanley Middle rank among middle schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Stanley Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
Is Webster Stanley Middle a good school?
Webster Stanley Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Webster Stanley Middle, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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