Enrollment
145
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williams Bay, WI
Williams Bay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Williams Bay 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 551674000277
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Bay Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Williams Bay · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Bay Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Bay Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williams Bay, WI.
School address
District: Williams Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551674000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Bay Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Bay Middle
Williams Bay Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 145 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Williams Bay Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Williams Bay School District also operates Williams Bay Elementary (282 students) and Williams Bay High (170 students) alongside Williams Bay 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 Williams Bay Middle compares
Williams Bay 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$15,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Williams Bay Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Bay School District, which includes Williams Bay Middle.
$15,128
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.2%
State 5.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 Williams Bay Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Bay High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Bay Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Bay Middle
How many students attend Williams Bay Middle?
Williams Bay Middle has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williams Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay Middle is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Williams Bay Middle?
24.3% of students at Williams Bay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Bay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Williams Bay Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Williams Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Bay Middle?
Williams Bay Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Williams Bay Middle rank among public schools in Williams Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Bay Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williams Bay, 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 Williams Bay on the city page.
Is Williams Bay Middle a good school?
Williams Bay Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Williams Bay School District?
Besides Williams Bay Middle, Williams Bay School District also operates Williams Bay Elementary (282 students) and Williams Bay High (170 students). See the Williams Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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