- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caledonia, MI
Duncan Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Duncan Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260762001759
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan Lake Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncan Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Lake Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Duncan Lake Middle School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 260762001759 · Caledonia, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 19.3:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia High School (1,438 students)
Duncan Lake Middle School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Duncan Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
1,438 students
- Kraft Meadows
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
703 students
- This school
Duncan Lake Middle School
696 students
- Caledonia Elem 378
Caledonia Elementary School
378 students
- Emmons Lake El 377
Emmons Lake Elementary School
377 students
- Kettle Lake El 349
Kettle Lake Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Duncan Lake Middle School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncan Lake Middle School compares
Duncan Lake Middle 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$14,535
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Duncan Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Community Schools reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duncan Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emmons Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncan Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duncan Lake Middle School
How many students attend Duncan Lake Middle School?
Duncan Lake Middle School has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caledonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncan Lake Middle School?
19.7% of students at Duncan Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Duncan Lake Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan Lake Middle School?
Duncan Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Duncan Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Lake Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Duncan Lake Middle School, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students), Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students), and Caledonia Elementary School (378 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.