Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsdale, MI
Davis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261839005505
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hillsdale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hillsdale, MI.
School address
District: Hillsdale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261839005505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis Middle School
Davis Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsdale, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 50.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 725 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hillsdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gier Elementary School (434 students): Davis Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Hillsdale Community Schools also operates Gier Elementary School (434 students) and Hillsdale High School (370 students) alongside Davis 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 Davis Middle School compares
Davis 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,879
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Davis Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsdale Community Schools, which includes Davis Middle School.
$12,879
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 62.0%
Federal 16.1%
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 Davis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bailey Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Davis Middle School
How many students attend Davis Middle School?
Davis Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsdale, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Davis Middle School?
50.4% of students at Davis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davis Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Hillsdale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Middle School?
Davis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Davis Middle School rank among public schools in Hillsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale on the city page.
Is Davis Middle School a good school?
Davis Middle School earns 37/100 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 Hillsdale Community Schools?
Besides Davis Middle School, Hillsdale Community Schools also operates Gier Elementary School (434 students), Hillsdale High School (370 students), and Horizon Alternative School (55 students). See the Hillsdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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