Enrollment
169
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dansville, MI
Dansville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dansville 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 261140004573
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dansville Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dansville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dansville Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dansville Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dansville, MI.
School address
District: Dansville Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261140004573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dansville Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dansville Middle School
Dansville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dansville, Michigan, enrolling 169 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 38% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dansville Schools also operates Dansville Elementary School (341 students) and Dansville High School (215 students) alongside Dansville 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 Dansville Middle School compares
Dansville 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
89.3%
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
$11,151
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Dansville Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dansville Schools, which includes Dansville Middle School.
$11,151
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 58.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 Dansville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dansville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dansville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dansville Middle School
How many students attend Dansville Middle School?
Dansville Middle School has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dansville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dansville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dansville Middle School is 24.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dansville Middle School?
30.1% of students at Dansville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dansville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dansville Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Dansville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dansville Middle School?
Dansville 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 Dansville Middle School rank among public schools in Dansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dansville Middle School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Dansville on the city page.
Is Dansville Middle School a good school?
Dansville Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Dansville Schools?
Besides Dansville Middle School, Dansville Schools also operates Dansville Elementary School (341 students) and Dansville High School (215 students). See the Dansville Schools district page for the complete list.
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