- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Escanaba, MI
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
Federal NCES profile for Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261350005014
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Escanaba · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Escanaba, MI.
School address
District: Escanaba Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261350005014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261350005014 · Escanaba, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,089 enr · 20.2:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students)
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
1,089 students
- Escanaba Upper 426
Escanaba Upper Elementary
426 students
- Lemmer Element 296
Lemmer Elementary School
296 students
- Webster Kinder 215
Webster Kindergarten Center
215 students
- Escanaba Stude 104
Escanaba Student Success Center
104 students
What this shows Escanaba Juniorsenior High School reports 1,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escanaba Juniorsenior High School compares
Escanaba Juniorsenior High 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$13,739
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Escanaba Area Public Schools reports $13,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escanaba Juniorsenior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba Upper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemmer Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Student Success Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Escanaba Juniorsenior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Escanaba
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
How many students attend Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a public school in Escanaba, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,100 (2022-23) → 1,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
36.9% of students at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
The largest demographic group at Escanaba Juniorsenior High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Escanaba, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escanaba Juniorsenior High School?
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Escanaba Juniorsenior High School rank among schools in Escanaba?
By Resource Investment Index, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Escanaba, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Escanaba on the city page.
What other schools are in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Besides Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students), Lemmer Elementary School (296 students), and Webster Kindergarten Center (215 students). See the Escanaba Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.