Enrollment
309
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Constantine, MI
Constantine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Constantine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261075004541
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Constantine Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Constantine · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Constantine Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Constantine Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Constantine, MI.
School address
District: Constantine Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261075004541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Constantine Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Constantine Middle School
Constantine Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Constantine, Michigan, enrolling 309 students.
At 17.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 621 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #353.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Constantine Public School District also operates Constantine High School (348 students) and Riverside Elementary School (256 students) alongside Constantine 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 Constantine Middle School compares
Constantine 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$11,894
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Constantine Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Constantine Public School District, which includes Constantine Middle School.
$11,894
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 62.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Constantine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constantine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Constantine Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Constantine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Constantine Middle School
How many students attend Constantine Middle School?
Constantine Middle School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Constantine, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Constantine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Constantine Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Constantine Middle School?
56.4% of students at Constantine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Constantine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Constantine Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Constantine, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Constantine Middle School?
Constantine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Constantine Middle School rank among public schools in Constantine?
By Resource Investment Index, Constantine Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Constantine, 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 Constantine on the city page.
Is Constantine Middle School a good school?
Constantine Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Constantine Public School District?
Besides Constantine Middle School, Constantine Public School District also operates Constantine High School (348 students), Riverside Elementary School (256 students), and Eastside Elementary School (230 students). See the Constantine Public School District district page for the complete list.
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