- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Rapids, MI
Cherryland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cherryland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261305005003
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherryland Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elk Rapids · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherryland Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherryland Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Elk Rapids Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261305005003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Cherryland Middle School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 261305005003 · Elk Rapids, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 21.3:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Rapids High School (360 students)
Cherryland Middle School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cherryland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Rapids Hig
Elk Rapids High School
360 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
289 students
- This school
Cherryland Middle School
277 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
249 students
- Sunrise Academ 21
Sunrise Academy
21 students
What this shows Cherryland Middle School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherryland Middle School compares
Cherryland Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% 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
25.6%
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
$13,649
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Cherryland Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Elk Rapids Schools reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherryland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cherryland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherryland Middle School
How many students attend Cherryland Middle School?
Cherryland Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherryland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherryland Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherryland Middle School?
24.5% of students at Cherryland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherryland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cherryland Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Elk Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherryland Middle School?
Cherryland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Cherryland Middle School rank among public schools in Elk Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherryland Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, 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 Elk Rapids Schools?
Besides Cherryland Middle School, Elk Rapids Schools also operates Elk Rapids High School (360 students), Lakeland Elementary School (289 students), and Mill Creek Elementary School (249 students). See the Elk Rapids Schools district page for the complete list.