Enrollment
368
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ef Rittmueller Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ef Rittmueller Middle School
Ef Rittmueller Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Frankenmuth, Michigan, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 50% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
With 368 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 444 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Frankenmuth School District also operates Frankenmuth High School (504 students) and Lorenz C List School (479 students) alongside Ef Rittmueller 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 Ef Rittmueller Middle School compares
Ef Rittmueller 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,656
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankenmuth School District, which includes Ef Rittmueller Middle School.
$11,656
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 52.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~368 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Frankenmuth on the city page.
Is Ef Rittmueller Middle School a good school?
Ef Rittmueller Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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