- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Dansville Middle School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261140004573 · Dansville, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 24.1:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Dansville Elementary School (341 students)
Dansville Middle School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dansville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dansville Elem
Dansville Elementary School
341 students
- Dansville High
Dansville High School
215 students
- This school
Dansville Middle School
169 students
What this shows Dansville Middle School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dansville Middle School compares
Dansville Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Dansville Schools reports $12,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~169 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.