- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Davis Middle School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261839005505 · Hillsdale, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 16.6:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gier Elementary School (434 students)
Davis Middle School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Davis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gier Elementar
Gier Elementary School
434 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High School
370 students
- This school
Davis Middle School
366 students
- Horizon Altern 55
Horizon Alternative School
55 students
- Bailey Early C 34
Bailey Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Davis Middle School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis Middle School compares
Davis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Hillsdale Community Schools reports $14,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.