- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bronson Jrsr High School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 260696004294 · Bronson, MI Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 21.2:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ryan Elementary School (217 students)
Bronson Jrsr High School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bronson Jrsr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bronson Jrsr High School
530 students
- Ryan Elementar
Ryan Elementary School
217 students
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Bronson Jrsr High School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronson Jrsr High School compares
Bronson Jrsr High 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,132
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
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.
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
District finance for Bronson Community School District reports $13,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~530 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.