Enrollment
718
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fenton, MI
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew G Schmidt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261425005065
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew G Schmidt Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Fenton Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261425005065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew G Schmidt Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is a large middle school in Fenton, Michigan, enrolling 718 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 718 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.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 718 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students) and State Road Elementary School (396 students) alongside Andrew G Schmidt 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 Andrew G Schmidt Middle School compares
Andrew G Schmidt 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,508
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 718 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fenton Area Public Schools, which includes Andrew G Schmidt Middle School.
$12,508
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 56.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Andrew G Schmidt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| State Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomekeastern Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fapsgear Up Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew G Schmidt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
How many students attend Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fenton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
30.7% of students at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Andrew G Schmidt Middle School rank among public schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew G Schmidt Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
Is Andrew G Schmidt Middle School a good school?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Fenton Area Public Schools?
Besides Andrew G Schmidt Middle School, Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students), State Road Elementary School (396 students), and Tomekeastern Elem School (380 students). See the Fenton Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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