Enrollment
361
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edwardsburg, MI
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Edwardsburg Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261299001331
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwardsburg Intermediate School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Edwardsburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwardsburg Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Edwardsburg, MI.
School address
District: Edwardsburg Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261299001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwardsburg Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwardsburg Intermediate School
Edwardsburg Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Edwardsburg, Michigan, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 571 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #330.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg High School (773 students) and Edwardsburg Middle School (612 students) alongside Edwardsburg Intermediate 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 Edwardsburg Intermediate School compares
Edwardsburg Intermediate 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$10,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Edwardsburg Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edwardsburg Public Schools, which includes Edwardsburg Intermediate School.
$10,920
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 74.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 Edwardsburg Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwardsburg Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edwardsburg Intermediate School
How many students attend Edwardsburg Intermediate School?
Edwardsburg Intermediate School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Intermediate School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwardsburg Intermediate School?
33.4% of students at Edwardsburg Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwardsburg Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Edwardsburg Intermediate School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwardsburg Intermediate School?
Edwardsburg Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwardsburg Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Edwardsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Edwardsburg, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edwardsburg on the city page.
Is Edwardsburg Intermediate School a good school?
Edwardsburg Intermediate School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Edwardsburg Public Schools?
Besides Edwardsburg Intermediate School, Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg High School (773 students), Edwardsburg Middle School (612 students), and Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students). See the Edwardsburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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