- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alma, MI
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Donald L Pavlik Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260264003981
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald L Pavlik Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald L Pavlik Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald L Pavlik Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alma, MI.
School address
District: Alma Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260264003981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Donald L Pavlik Middle School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 260264003981 · Alma, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 19:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Senior High School (552 students)
Donald L Pavlik Middle School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Donald L Pavlik Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma Senior Hi
Alma Senior High School
552 students
- This school
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
457 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
400 students
- Pine Avenue El
Pine Avenue Elementary School
265 students
- Luce Road Elem 141
Luce Road Elementary School
141 students
What this shows Donald L Pavlik Middle School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald L Pavlik Middle School compares
Donald L Pavlik Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$14,702
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Donald L Pavlik Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alma Public Schools reports $14,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald L Pavlik Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luce Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald L Pavlik Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald L Pavlik Middle School
How many students attend Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
Donald L Pavlik Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alma, MI. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald L Pavlik Middle School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
58.8% of students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Donald L Pavlik Middle School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Alma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald L Pavlik Middle School?
Donald L Pavlik Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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).
How does Donald L Pavlik Middle School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald L Pavlik Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alma, 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 Alma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alma Public Schools?
Besides Donald L Pavlik Middle School, Alma Public Schools also operates Alma Senior High School (552 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (400 students), and Pine Avenue Elementary School (265 students). See the Alma Public Schools district page for the complete list.