Enrollment
542
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton Twp, MI
Algonquin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Algonquin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260957004460
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonquin Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Clinton Twp · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Algonquin Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algonquin Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Clinton Twp, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957004460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonquin Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algonquin Middle School
Algonquin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Clinton Twp, Michigan, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 627 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #360.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 542 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) alongside Algonquin Middle School.
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 Algonquin Middle School compares
Algonquin Middle 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$12,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 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 58.1%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Algonquin Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Algonquin Middle School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Algonquin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algonquin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle 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 (~542 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Middle School
How many students attend Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton Twp, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algonquin Middle School?
48.7% of students at Algonquin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonquin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Algonquin Middle School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Clinton Twp, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
How does Algonquin Middle School rank among public schools in Clinton Twp?
By Resource Investment Index, Algonquin Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Clinton Twp, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton Twp on the city page.
Is Algonquin Middle School a good school?
Algonquin Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Algonquin Middle School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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