Enrollment
399
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261167004624
Decatur Jr Sr High School — Decatur, MI
Federal NCES profile for Decatur Jr Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Decatur Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Decatur Jr Sr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Decatur Jr Sr High School reports 399 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Michigan average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 399 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Decatur Public Schools spends $14,805 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.0% from local sources (property taxes), 56.4% from the state, and 20.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Decatur Jr Sr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,805
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 399 Top 58% in Michigan — larger than 42% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.0% +3% vs state
NCES ID 261167004624
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 399:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.1%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Public Schools, which includes Decatur Jr Sr High School.
$14,805
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 56.4%
Federal 20.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Decatur Jr Sr High School
How many students attend Decatur Jr Sr High School?
Decatur Jr Sr High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a other school in DECATUR, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Jr Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur Jr Sr High School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decatur Jr Sr High School?
56.0% of students at Decatur Jr Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur Jr Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Decatur Jr Sr High School is White at 68.7%. The school serves a student body in DECATUR, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur Jr Sr High School?
Decatur Jr Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.