Enrollment
188
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cassopolis Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cassopolis Middle School
Cassopolis Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cassopolis, Michigan, enrolling 188 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 42 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 188 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cassopolis Public Schools also operates Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students) and Cassopolis High School (281 students) alongside Cassopolis Middle 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 Cassopolis Middle School compares
Cassopolis Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,274
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cassopolis Public Schools, which includes Cassopolis Middle School.
$13,274
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 30.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cassopolis Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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