- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Eaton Rapids Middle School shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 261269004985 · Eaton Rapids, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton Rapids High School (637 students)
Eaton Rapids Middle School shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eaton Rapids Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton Rapids H
Eaton Rapids High School
637 students
- This school
Eaton Rapids Middle School
410 students
- Greyhound Inte
Greyhound Intermediate School
375 students
- Lockwood Eleme
Lockwood Elementary School
303 students
- Greyhound Cent 114
Greyhound Central Elementary School
114 students
- Greyhound Cent 75
Greyhound Central Performance Academy
75 students
What this shows Eaton Rapids Middle School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaton Rapids Middle School compares
Eaton Rapids Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,614
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
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.
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
District finance for Eaton Rapids Public Schools reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.