Enrollment
181
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairgrove, MI
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260201003946
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 181
- students enrolled
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Akron-Fairgrove Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260201003946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairgrove, Michigan, enrolling 181 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 181 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1293 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 181 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Akron-Fairgrove Schools, also runs Akronfairgrove Elem School (179 students).
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 Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School compares
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.5 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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron-Fairgrove Schools, which includes Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School.
$13,991
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 21.8%
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 Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akronfairgrove Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School
How many students attend Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairgrove, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?
56.9% of students at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Fairgrove, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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).
Is Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School a good school?
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan 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 Akron-Fairgrove Schools?
Besides Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School, Akron-Fairgrove Schools also operates Akronfairgrove Elem School (179 students). See the Akron-Fairgrove Schools district page for the complete list.
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