Bessie Allen Middle in North Fond du Lac, WI

At a glance

Reported students

339

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

23.15

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin middle enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

339

Bessie Allen Middle: 339 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

14.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 316
Teachers (FTE): 20.96
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Bessie Allen Middle

Bessie Allen Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Fond du Lac. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Fond du Lac School District. NCES reports 339 students for 2024–25.

Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.1%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Bessie Allen Middle

1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.8%
Students with disabilities: 17.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White65.2%
Hispanic27.1%
Black2.4%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Horace Mann High

High · Grades 09–12

453 reported students

Early Learning Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

84 reported students

Friendship Learning Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

612 reported students

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Elementary · Grades KG–08

60 reported students

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Public schools near Bessie Allen Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Horace Mann High High · North Fond du Lac School District	09–12	453	under 0.1 mi
Sabish Middle Middle · Fond du Lac School District	06–08	445	2.3 mi
Woodworth Middle Middle · Fond du Lac School District	06–08	413	4.3 mi
Theisen Middle Middle · Fond du Lac School District	06–08	431	4.9 mi
Oakfield Middle Middle · Oakfield School District	06–08	131	9.2 mi
Laconia Middle School Middle · Rosendale-Brandon School District	06–08	179	9.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bessie Allen Middle

What grades does Bessie Allen Middle serve?

Bessie Allen Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in North Fond du Lac School District.

How many students attend Bessie Allen Middle?

Bessie Allen Middle reported 339 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 316 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bessie Allen Middle?

The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 339 students and 23.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bessie Allen Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bessie Allen Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Fond du Lac School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bessie Allen Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bessie Allen Middle in?

Bessie Allen Middle is part of North Fond du Lac School District, based in North Fond du Lac, WI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bessie Allen Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horace Mann High (under 0.1 mi), Sabish Middle (2.3 mi), Woodworth Middle (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.