- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankenmuth, MI
Ef Rittmueller Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ef Rittmueller Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261476005174
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ef Rittmueller Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Frankenmuth · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ef Rittmueller Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ef Rittmueller Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Frankenmuth, MI.
School address
District: Frankenmuth School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261476005174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ef Rittmueller Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 261476005174 · Frankenmuth, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 26.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankenmuth High School (504 students)
Ef Rittmueller Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ef Rittmueller Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frankenmuth Hi
Frankenmuth High School
504 students
- Lorenz C List
Lorenz C List School
479 students
- This school
Ef Rittmueller Middle School
368 students
What this shows Ef Rittmueller Middle School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ef Rittmueller Middle School compares
Ef Rittmueller Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Ef Rittmueller Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Frankenmuth School District reports $12,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ef Rittmueller Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankenmuth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lorenz C List School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ef Rittmueller Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ef Rittmueller Middle School
How many students attend Ef Rittmueller Middle School?
Ef Rittmueller Middle School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankenmuth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ef Rittmueller Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ef Rittmueller Middle School is 26.3:1, which is 50% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ef Rittmueller Middle School?
22.0% of students at Ef Rittmueller Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ef Rittmueller Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ef Rittmueller Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Frankenmuth, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ef Rittmueller Middle School?
Ef Rittmueller Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ef Rittmueller Middle School rank among public schools in Frankenmuth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ef Rittmueller Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Frankenmuth, 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 Frankenmuth School District?
Besides Ef Rittmueller Middle School, Frankenmuth School District also operates Frankenmuth High School (504 students) and Lorenz C List School (479 students). See the Frankenmuth School District district page for the complete list.