- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ionia, MI
Douglas R Welch High School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas R Welch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261925001313
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas R Welch High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Ionia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas R Welch High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas R Welch High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Ionia, MI.
School address
District: Ionia Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261925001313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Douglas R Welch High School shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261925001313 · Ionia, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 36.5:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ionia High School (774 students)
Douglas R Welch High School shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Douglas R Welch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ionia High Sch
Ionia High School
774 students
- Ionia Middle S
Ionia Middle School
629 students
- Aa Rather Scho 308
Aa Rather School
308 students
- Jefferson Scho 272
Jefferson School
272 students
- Rb Boyce Eleme 254
Rb Boyce Elementary School
254 students
- This school 73
Douglas R Welch High School
73 students
What this shows Douglas R Welch High School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas R Welch High School compares
Douglas R Welch High School is a shrinking 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 | 36.5:1 | ▲ 109% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
36.5:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,318
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Douglas R Welch High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ionia Public Schools reports $12,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas R Welch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ionia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aa Rather School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rb Boyce Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas R Welch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas R Welch High School
How many students attend Douglas R Welch High School?
Douglas R Welch High School has 73 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ionia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas R Welch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas R Welch High School is 36.5:1, which is 109% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 132% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas R Welch High School?
73.5% of students at Douglas R Welch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas R Welch High School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas R Welch High School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Ionia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas R Welch High School?
Douglas R Welch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Douglas R Welch High School rank among schools in Ionia?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas R Welch High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Ionia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ionia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ionia Public Schools?
Besides Douglas R Welch High School, Ionia Public Schools also operates Ionia High School (774 students), Ionia Middle School (629 students), and Aa Rather School (308 students). See the Ionia Public Schools district page for the complete list.