- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitewater, WI
Whitewater Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitewater Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551668002178
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitewater Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Whitewater · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitewater Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewater Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Whitewater, WI.
School address
District: Whitewater Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551668002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Whitewater Middle held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 551668002178 · Whitewater, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 11.6:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewater High (606 students)
Whitewater Middle held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whitewater Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High
606 students
- This school
Whitewater Middle
394 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
358 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
312 students
- Lakeview Eleme 209
Lakeview Elementary
209 students
- Whitewater 4k 14
Whitewater 4k
14 students
What this shows Whitewater Middle reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitewater Middle compares
Whitewater 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,573
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Whitewater Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewater Unified School District reports $14,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitewater Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater 4k | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitewater Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitewater Middle
How many students attend Whitewater Middle?
Whitewater Middle has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitewater, WI. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Whitewater Middle?
43.2% of students at Whitewater Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewater Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitewater Middle is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Whitewater, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitewater Middle?
Whitewater Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Whitewater Middle rank among public schools in Whitewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewater Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Whitewater, 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 Whitewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitewater Unified School District?
Besides Whitewater Middle, Whitewater Unified School District also operates Whitewater High (606 students), Lincoln Elementary (358 students), and Washington Elementary (312 students). See the Whitewater Unified School District district page for the complete list.