- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesaning, MI
Chesaning Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chesaning Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260915004446
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesaning Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chesaning · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesaning Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesaning Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, MI.
School address
District: Chesaning Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260915004446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Chesaning Middle School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 260915004446 · Chesaning, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 19.5:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Rock Elementary School (393 students)
Chesaning Middle School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chesaning Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chesaning Middle School
584 students
- Big Rock Eleme
Big Rock Elementary School
393 students
- Chesaning Unio
Chesaning Union High School
381 students
- Chesaning Unio 19
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Chesaning Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesaning Middle School compares
Chesaning 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$13,259
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Chesaning Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chesaning Union Schools reports $13,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chesaning Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chesaning Union High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesaning Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesaning Middle School
How many students attend Chesaning Middle School?
Chesaning Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesaning, MI. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesaning Middle School?
49.4% of students at Chesaning Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesaning Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chesaning Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Chesaning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesaning Middle School?
Chesaning Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chesaning Middle School rank among public schools in Chesaning?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesaning Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, 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 Chesaning Union Schools?
Besides Chesaning Middle School, Chesaning Union Schools also operates Big Rock Elementary School (393 students), Chesaning Union High School (381 students), and Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education (19 students). See the Chesaning Union Schools district page for the complete list.