Enrollment
232
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westfield, WI
Westfield Area Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Area Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551644002535
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Area Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Area Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Area Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westfield, WI.
School address
District: Westfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551644002535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Area Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Area Middle
Westfield Area Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Westfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 34% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 232 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westfield School District also operates Westfield Area High (329 students) and Westfield Elementary (275 students) alongside Westfield Area 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 Westfield Area Middle compares
Westfield Area 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 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.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Westfield Area Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield School District, which includes Westfield Area Middle.
$12,716
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 34.7%
Federal 16.9%
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 Westfield Area Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coloma Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Area Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield Area Middle
How many students attend Westfield Area Middle?
Westfield Area Middle has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area Middle is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield Area Middle?
40.9% of students at Westfield Area Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Area Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Area Middle is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Westfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Area Middle?
Westfield Area Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Westfield Area Middle rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Area Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield on the city page.
Is Westfield Area Middle a good school?
Westfield Area Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Westfield School District?
Besides Westfield Area Middle, Westfield School District also operates Westfield Area High (329 students), Westfield Elementary (275 students), and Oxford Elementary (128 students). See the Westfield School District district page for the complete list.
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