- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Okemos, MI
Chippewa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262628000542
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chippewa Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Chippewa Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262628000542 · Okemos, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 15.8:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Okemos High School (1,496 students)
Chippewa Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okemos High Sc
Okemos High School
1,496 students
- Kinawa School
Kinawa School
735 students
- This school
Chippewa Middle School
726 students
- Bennett Woods 476
Bennett Woods Elementary School
476 students
- Hiawatha Eleme 441
Hiawatha Elementary School
441 students
- Cornell Elemen 439
Cornell Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Chippewa Middle School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Middle School compares
Chippewa 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,309
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Asian 23.8%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Chippewa Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Okemos Public Schools reports $14,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippewa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinawa School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Middle School
How many students attend Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Okemos, MI. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Chippewa Middle School?
16.1% of students at Chippewa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippewa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Middle School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Chippewa Middle School rank among public schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Okemos, 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 Okemos on the city page.
What other schools are in Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Chippewa Middle School, Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students), Kinawa School (735 students), and Bennett Woods Elementary School (476 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.