Enrollment
293
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delton, MI
Deltonkellogg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deltonkellogg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261191004633
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deltonkellogg Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Delton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deltonkellogg Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deltonkellogg Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Delton, MI.
School address
District: Delton Kellogg Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261191004633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deltonkellogg Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deltonkellogg Middle School
Deltonkellogg Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Delton, Michigan, enrolling 293 students.
At 16.3:1, 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 52.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 599 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #286.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Delton Kellogg Schools also operates Delton Kellogg Elem School (405 students) and Deltonkellogg High School (332 students) alongside Deltonkellogg 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 Deltonkellogg Middle School compares
Deltonkellogg 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$12,177
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Deltonkellogg Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delton Kellogg Schools, which includes Deltonkellogg Middle School.
$12,177
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Deltonkellogg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Kellogg Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deltonkellogg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dk Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deltonkellogg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 71:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deltonkellogg Middle School
How many students attend Deltonkellogg Middle School?
Deltonkellogg Middle School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deltonkellogg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deltonkellogg Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Deltonkellogg Middle School?
52.6% of students at Deltonkellogg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deltonkellogg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deltonkellogg Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Delton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deltonkellogg Middle School?
Deltonkellogg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deltonkellogg Middle School rank among public schools in Delton?
By Resource Investment Index, Deltonkellogg Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Delton, 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 Delton on the city page.
Is Deltonkellogg Middle School a good school?
Deltonkellogg Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Delton Kellogg Schools?
Besides Deltonkellogg Middle School, Delton Kellogg Schools also operates Delton Kellogg Elem School (405 students), Deltonkellogg High School (332 students), and Dk Academy (71 students). See the Delton Kellogg Schools district page for the complete list.
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