- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wilson Middle held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 550861000981 · Manitowoc, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.6:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,385 students)
Wilson Middle held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
566 students
- This school 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- Jackson Elemen 336
Jackson Elementary
336 students
What this shows Wilson Middle reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle compares
Wilson 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,892
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
Counselors1.8 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.
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
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~478 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.