Enrollment
478
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manitowoc, WI
Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550861000981
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 478 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 478 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Manitowoc's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Middle (566 students): Wilson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students) and Washington Middle (566 students) alongside Wilson 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 Wilson Middle compares
Wilson 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Wilson Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manitowoc School District, which includes Wilson Middle.
$14,717
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Manitowoc
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manitowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Wilson Middle?
38.1% of students at Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wilson Middle rank among public schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, 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 Manitowoc on the city page.
Is Wilson Middle a good school?
Wilson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Manitowoc School District?
Besides Wilson Middle, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Franklin Elementary (356 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.
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