Enrollment
139
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eau Claire, MI
Eau Claire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eau Claire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261281007880
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eau Claire Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eau Claire Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eau Claire, MI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261281007880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eau Claire Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eau Claire Middle School
Eau Claire Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Eau Claire, Michigan, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 59% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 139 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Eau Claire Public Schools also operates Lybrook Elementary School (233 students) and Eau Claire High School (180 students) alongside Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire Middle School compares
Eau Claire 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$14,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 28.1%
White 20.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Eau Claire Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Public Schools, which includes Eau Claire Middle School.
$14,272
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.1%
Federal 22.4%
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 Eau Claire Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lybrook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eau Claire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Way Eau Claire | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eau Claire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire Middle School
How many students attend Eau Claire Middle School?
Eau Claire Middle School has 139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eau Claire, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Middle School is 27.8:1, which is 59% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eau Claire Middle School?
88.0% of students at Eau Claire Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eau Claire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eau Claire Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eau Claire Middle School?
Eau Claire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Eau Claire Middle School rank among public schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Eau Claire Middle School a good school?
Eau Claire Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Eau Claire Public Schools?
Besides Eau Claire Middle School, Eau Claire Public Schools also operates Lybrook Elementary School (233 students), Eau Claire High School (180 students), and Way Eau Claire (35 students). See the Eau Claire Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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