Enrollment
457
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald L Pavlik Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Donald L Pavlik Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Alma, Michigan, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 638 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #583, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alma Public Schools also operates Alma Senior High School (552 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (400 students) alongside Donald L Pavlik 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 Donald L Pavlik Middle School compares
Donald L Pavlik 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alma Public Schools, which includes Donald L Pavlik Middle School.
$13,308
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.5%
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.
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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~457 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Donald L Pavlik Middle School a good school?
Donald L Pavlik Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 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.
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