Enrollment
410
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eaton Rapids, MI
Eaton Rapids Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Rapids Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261269004985
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Rapids Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Eaton Rapids · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Rapids Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Rapids Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Eaton Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261269004985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Rapids Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Rapids Middle School
Eaton Rapids Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 410 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 666 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students) and Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students) alongside Eaton Rapids 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 Eaton Rapids Middle School compares
Eaton Rapids 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$13,316
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Eaton Rapids Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which includes Eaton Rapids Middle School.
$13,316
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 Eaton Rapids Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Performance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Rapids Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~410 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Rapids Middle School
How many students attend Eaton Rapids Middle School?
Eaton Rapids Middle School has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Eaton Rapids Middle School?
36.0% of students at Eaton Rapids Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Rapids Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Rapids Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Rapids Middle School?
Eaton Rapids Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Eaton Rapids Middle School rank among public schools in Eaton Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Rapids Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Eaton Rapids, 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 Eaton Rapids on the city page.
Is Eaton Rapids Middle School a good school?
Eaton Rapids Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Eaton Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Eaton Rapids Middle School, Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students), Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students), and Lockwood Elementary School (303 students). See the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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