Enrollment
584
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesaning Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesaning Middle School
Chesaning Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chesaning, Michigan, enrolling 584 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 600 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #501, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chesaning Union Schools also operates Big Rock Elementary School (393 students) and Chesaning Union High School (381 students) alongside Chesaning 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 Chesaning Middle School compares
Chesaning 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,055
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesaning Union Schools, which includes Chesaning Middle School.
$12,055
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 65.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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 (~584 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chesaning on the city page.
Is Chesaning Middle School a good school?
Chesaning Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 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.
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