- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ishpeming, MI
Birchview School
Federal NCES profile for Birchview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261953005616
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchview School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ishpeming · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchview School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchview School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ishpeming, MI.
School address
District: Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 261953005616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Birchview School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261953005616 · Ishpeming, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 13.7:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ishpeming Middle School (185 students)
Birchview School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Birchview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Birchview School
233 students
- Ishpeming Midd
Ishpeming Middle School
185 students
- Ishpeming High
Ishpeming High School
172 students
- Ishpemingnegau 22
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
22 students
What this shows Birchview School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchview School compares
Birchview 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,835
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Birchview School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 reports $14,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birchview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ishpeming High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Nationwide other 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birchview School
How many students attend Birchview School?
Birchview School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ishpeming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchview School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Birchview School?
57.4% of students at Birchview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchview School?
The largest demographic group at Birchview School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Ishpeming, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchview School?
Birchview School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Birchview School rank among schools in Ishpeming?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchview School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ishpeming, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ishpeming on the city page.
What other schools are in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Besides Birchview School, Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 also operates Ishpeming Middle School (185 students), Ishpeming High School (172 students), and Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division (22 students). See the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.