- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, MI
Decatur Jr Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Decatur Jr Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261167004624
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decatur Jr Sr High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 399
- students enrolled
Decatur Jr Sr High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Decatur Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261167004624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Decatur Jr Sr High School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261167004624 · Decatur, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 21:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Elementary School (356 students)
Decatur Jr Sr High School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Decatur Jr Sr High School compares
Decatur Jr Sr High 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$13,648
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 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.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Decatur Jr Sr High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Decatur Public Schools reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decatur Jr Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decatur Jr Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~399 students)
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 public school in Decatur, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Jr Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur Jr Sr High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 17/100 (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).
What other schools are in Decatur Public Schools?
Besides Decatur Jr Sr High School, Decatur Public Schools also operates Davis Elementary School (356 students). See the Decatur Public Schools district page for the complete list.