Enrollment
531
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menominee, MI
Blesch Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Blesch Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262355001775
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blesch Intermediate School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Menominee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blesch Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blesch Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Menominee, MI.
School address
District: Menominee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262355001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blesch Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blesch Intermediate School
Blesch Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Menominee, Michigan, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 38% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Menominee High School (352 students) and Menominee Jr High School (271 students) alongside Blesch Intermediate 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 Blesch Intermediate School compares
Blesch Intermediate 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,809
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 86.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Blesch Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menominee Area Public Schools, which includes Blesch Intermediate School.
$12,809
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Blesch Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menominee Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blesch Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~531 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blesch Intermediate School
How many students attend Blesch Intermediate School?
Blesch Intermediate School has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menominee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blesch Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blesch Intermediate School is 24.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blesch Intermediate School?
54.3% of students at Blesch Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blesch Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Blesch Intermediate School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Menominee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blesch Intermediate School?
Blesch Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blesch Intermediate School rank among public schools in Menominee?
By Resource Investment Index, Blesch Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Menominee, 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 Menominee on the city page.
Is Blesch Intermediate School a good school?
Blesch Intermediate School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Menominee Area Public Schools?
Besides Blesch Intermediate School, Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Menominee High School (352 students), Menominee Jr High School (271 students), and Central Elementary School (264 students). See the Menominee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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