- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenfield, WI
Whitnall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whitnall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550600000662
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitnall Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitnall Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitnall Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Whitnall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550600000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Whitnall Middle held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 550600000662 · Greenfield, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 12.4:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitnall High (821 students)
Whitnall Middle held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whitnall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitnall High
Whitnall High
821 students
- This school
Whitnall Middle
558 students
- Hales Corners
Hales Corners Elementary
520 students
- Edgerton Eleme
Edgerton Elementary
378 students
- Core4 87
Core4
87 students
What this shows Whitnall Middle reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitnall Middle compares
Whitnall 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,630
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Whitnall Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitnall School District reports $13,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitnall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hales Corners Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgerton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Core4 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitnall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Greenfield
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitnall Middle
How many students attend Whitnall Middle?
Whitnall Middle has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitnall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitnall Middle is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Whitnall Middle?
24.5% of students at Whitnall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitnall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whitnall Middle is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitnall Middle?
Whitnall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Whitnall Middle rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitnall Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitnall School District?
Besides Whitnall Middle, Whitnall School District also operates Whitnall High (821 students), Hales Corners Elementary (520 students), and Edgerton Elementary (378 students). See the Whitnall School District district page for the complete list.