- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wauwatosa, WI
Whitman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551599002092
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitman Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Middle ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Whitman Middle shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 551599002092 · Wauwatosa, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 12.1:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Whitman Middle shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whitman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- This school
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- Mckinley Eleme 388
Mckinley Elementary
388 students
What this shows Whitman Middle reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Middle compares
Whitman Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,809
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Whitman Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools in Wauwatosa
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitman Middle
How many students attend Whitman Middle?
Whitman Middle has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Whitman Middle?
26.3% of students at Whitman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Middle is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Middle?
Whitman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Whitman Middle rank among public schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Middle ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Whitman Middle, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.