- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dansville, MI
Dansville High School
Federal NCES profile for Dansville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261140004572
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dansville High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dansville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dansville High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dansville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dansville, MI.
School address
District: Dansville Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261140004572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Dansville High School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 261140004572 · Dansville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 19.5:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Dansville Elementary School (341 students)
Dansville High School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dansville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dansville Elem
Dansville Elementary School
341 students
- This school
Dansville High School
215 students
- Dansville Midd
Dansville Middle School
169 students
What this shows Dansville High School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dansville High School compares
Dansville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 26.2% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
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
35.3%
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
$12,545
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Dansville High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Dansville Schools reports $12,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dansville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dansville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dansville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dansville High School
How many students attend Dansville High School?
Dansville High School has 215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dansville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dansville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dansville High 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 Dansville High School?
26.2% of students at Dansville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dansville High School?
The largest demographic group at Dansville High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Dansville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dansville High School?
Dansville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Dansville High School rank among public schools in Dansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dansville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dansville, 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 Dansville Schools?
Besides Dansville High School, Dansville Schools also operates Dansville Elementary School (341 students) and Dansville Middle School (169 students). See the Dansville Schools district page for the complete list.