- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cassopolis, MI
Cassopolis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cassopolis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260843008955
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cassopolis Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cassopolis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cassopolis Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cassopolis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cassopolis, MI.
School address
District: Cassopolis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260843008955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cassopolis Middle School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260843008955 · Cassopolis, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 13.4:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students)
Cassopolis Middle School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cassopolis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sam Adams Elem
Sam Adams Elementary School
368 students
- Cassopolis Hig
Cassopolis High School
281 students
- This school
Cassopolis Middle School
188 students
- Cassopolis Alt 16
Cassopolis Alternative Ed
16 students
What this shows Cassopolis Middle School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cassopolis Middle School compares
Cassopolis Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$14,972
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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Two or More 20.7%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Cassopolis Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cassopolis Public Schools reports $14,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cassopolis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cassopolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cassopolis Alternative Ed | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cassopolis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cassopolis Middle School
How many students attend Cassopolis Middle School?
Cassopolis Middle School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cassopolis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassopolis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassopolis Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Cassopolis Middle School?
56.2% of students at Cassopolis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cassopolis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cassopolis Middle School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Cassopolis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cassopolis Middle School?
Cassopolis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cassopolis Middle School rank among public schools in Cassopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cassopolis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cassopolis, 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 Cassopolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Cassopolis Public Schools?
Besides Cassopolis Middle School, Cassopolis Public Schools also operates Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students), Cassopolis High School (281 students), and Cassopolis Alternative Ed (16 students). See the Cassopolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.