- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benzonia, MI
Benzie Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benzie Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260495000801
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benzie Central Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Benzonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Benzie Central Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benzie Central Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, MI.
School address
District: Benzie County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260495000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Benzie Central Middle School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260495000801 · Benzonia, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 14.9:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students)
Benzie Central Middle School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Benzie Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Sr High School
292 students
- This school
Benzie Central Middle School
239 students
- Crystal Lake E
Crystal Lake Elementary School
209 students
- Lake Ann Eleme
Lake Ann Elementary School
180 students
- Betsie Valley
Betsie Valley School
131 students
- Benzie Academy 85
Benzie Academy
85 students
What this shows Benzie Central Middle School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benzie Central Middle School compares
Benzie Central 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$14,875
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Benzie Central Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benzie County Central Schools reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benzie Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Ann Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Betsie Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benzie Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benzie Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 85:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benzie Central Middle School
How many students attend Benzie Central Middle School?
Benzie Central Middle School has 239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benzonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benzie Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benzie Central Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Benzie Central Middle School?
67.4% of students at Benzie Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benzie Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benzie Central Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Benzonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benzie Central Middle School?
Benzie Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benzie Central Middle School rank among public schools in Benzonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Benzie Central Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, 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 Benzie County Central Schools?
Besides Benzie Central Middle School, Benzie County Central Schools also operates Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students), Crystal Lake Elementary School (209 students), and Lake Ann Elementary School (180 students). See the Benzie County Central Schools district page for the complete list.