- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eau Claire Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261281007880 · Eau Claire, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 27.8:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lybrook Elementary School (233 students)
Eau Claire Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eau Claire Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lybrook Elemen
Lybrook Elementary School
233 students
- Eau Claire Hig
Eau Claire High School
180 students
- This school
Eau Claire Middle School
139 students
- Way Eau Claire 35
Way Eau Claire
35 students
What this shows Eau Claire Middle School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eau Claire Middle School compares
Eau Claire 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,976
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
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.
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
District finance for Eau Claire Public Schools reports $14,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.