- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashley, MI
Ashley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ashley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260348001954
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashley Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ashley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ashley, MI.
School address
District: Ashley Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260348001954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ashley Middle School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-32.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 260348001954 · Ashley, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 10.8:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashley Elementary School (60 students)
Ashley Middle School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-32.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ashley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashley Element
Ashley Elementary School
60 students
- This school
Ashley Middle School
54 students
- Ashley High Sc
Ashley High School
48 students
What this shows Ashley Middle School reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashley Middle School compares
Ashley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Ashley Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ashley Community Schools reports $14,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashley Middle School
How many students attend Ashley Middle School?
Ashley Middle School has 54 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashley, MI. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% 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 Ashley Middle School?
65.1% of students at Ashley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ashley Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Ashley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashley Middle School?
Ashley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashley Middle School rank among public schools in Ashley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ashley, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ashley Community Schools?
Besides Ashley Middle School, Ashley Community Schools also operates Ashley Elementary School (60 students) and Ashley High School (48 students). See the Ashley Community Schools district page for the complete list.