- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Rapids, MI
Big Rapids Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Big Rapids Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260578004204
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Rapids Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Rapids Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rapids Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Big Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260578004204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Big Rapids Middle School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 260578004204 · Big Rapids, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 21.5:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Rapids High School (755 students)
Big Rapids Middle School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Big Rapids Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Rapids Hig
Big Rapids High School
755 students
- This school
Big Rapids Middle School
644 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
346 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary School
336 students
- Big Rapids Vir 115
Big Rapids Virtual School
115 students
What this shows Big Rapids Middle School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Rapids Middle School compares
Big Rapids Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$12,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Big Rapids Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Big Rapids Public Schools reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Rapids Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Virtual School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Rapids Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 57.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Rapids Middle School
How many students attend Big Rapids Middle School?
Big Rapids Middle School has 644 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Middle School is 21.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Rapids Middle School?
50.0% of students at Big Rapids Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Rapids Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Big Rapids Middle School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Rapids Middle School?
Big Rapids Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Big Rapids Middle School rank among public schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rapids Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Big Rapids Middle School, Big Rapids Public Schools also operates Big Rapids High School (755 students), Riverview Elementary School (346 students), and Brookside Elementary School (336 students). See the Big Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.