Enrollment
530
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronson, MI
Bronson Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronson Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260696004294
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronson Jrsr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bronson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronson Jrsr High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronson Jrsr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bronson, MI.
School address
District: Bronson Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260696004294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronson Jrsr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronson Jrsr High School
Bronson Jrsr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronson, Michigan, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 21% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 651 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #397.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 530 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bronson Community School District also operates Ryan Elementary School (217 students) and Anderson Elementary School (216 students) alongside Bronson Jrsr High 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 Bronson Jrsr High School compares
Bronson Jrsr High 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$11,266
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Bronson Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bronson Community School District, which includes Bronson Jrsr High School.
$11,266
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 72.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 Bronson Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronson Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other 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 (~530 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bronson Jrsr High School
How many students attend Bronson Jrsr High School?
Bronson Jrsr High School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronson Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronson Jrsr High School is 21.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronson Jrsr High School?
45.2% of students at Bronson Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronson Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronson Jrsr High School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Bronson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronson Jrsr High School?
Bronson Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bronson Jrsr High School rank among public schools in Bronson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronson Jrsr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bronson, 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 Bronson on the city page.
Is Bronson Jrsr High School a good school?
Bronson Jrsr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Bronson Community School District?
Besides Bronson Jrsr High School, Bronson Community School District also operates Ryan Elementary School (217 students) and Anderson Elementary School (216 students). See the Bronson Community School District district page for the complete list.
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