Enrollment
276
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalamazoo, MI
Comstock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Comstock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261059004531
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261059004531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Comstock Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Comstock Middle School
Comstock Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 276 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 155 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students) and Comstock High School (358 students) alongside Comstock 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 Comstock Middle School compares
Comstock 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.1%
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
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 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 48.6%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Comstock Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comstock Public Schools, which includes Comstock Middle School.
$14,134
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 53.2%
Federal 8.3%
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 Comstock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comstock Compass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~276 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Comstock Middle School
How many students attend Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Comstock Middle School?
78.5% of students at Comstock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Comstock Middle School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Comstock Middle School rank among middle schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Comstock Middle School a good school?
Comstock Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Comstock Public Schools?
Besides Comstock Middle School, Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students), Comstock High School (358 students), and Comstock Compass High School (309 students). See the Comstock Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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