- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Blesch Intermediate School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 262355001775 · Menominee, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 24.1:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Menominee High School (352 students)
Blesch Intermediate School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Blesch Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blesch Intermediate School
531 students
- Menominee High
Menominee High School
352 students
- Menominee Jr H
Menominee Jr High School
271 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Blesch Intermediate School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blesch Intermediate School compares
Blesch Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,391
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
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.
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
District finance for Menominee Area Public Schools reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~531 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.