Enrollment
612
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edwardsburg, MI
Edwardsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edwardsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261299005000
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwardsburg Middle School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Edwardsburg · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwardsburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Edwardsburg, MI.
School address
District: Edwardsburg Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261299005000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwardsburg Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwardsburg Middle School
Edwardsburg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Edwardsburg, Michigan, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 21% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 567 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #563, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 612 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% 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 Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students) alongside Edwardsburg 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 Edwardsburg Middle School compares
Edwardsburg 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Edwardsburg Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwardsburg Middle 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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edwardsburg Middle School
How many students attend Edwardsburg Middle School?
Edwardsburg Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwardsburg Middle School?
32.2% of students at Edwardsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwardsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edwardsburg Middle School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwardsburg Middle School?
Edwardsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Edwardsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Edwardsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public 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 public schools in Edwardsburg on the city page.
Is Edwardsburg Middle School a good school?
Edwardsburg Middle School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Middle School, Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg High School (773 students), Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students), and Edwardsburg Intermediate School (361 students). See the Edwardsburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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