Enrollment
232
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evart, MI
Evart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Evart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261356000974
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evart Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Evart · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Evart Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evart Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Evart, MI.
School address
District: Evart Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261356000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evart Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evart Middle School
Evart Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Evart, Michigan, enrolling 232 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 232 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Evart Public Schools also operates Evart Elementary School (309 students) and Evart High School (257 students) alongside Evart 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 Evart Middle School compares
Evart 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$13,691
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 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 96.1%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Evart Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evart Public Schools, which includes Evart Middle School.
$13,691
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 57.1%
Federal 19.2%
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 Evart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evart Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evart High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~232 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Evart Middle School
How many students attend Evart Middle School?
Evart Middle School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evart, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evart Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evart Middle School?
67.5% of students at Evart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Evart Middle School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Evart, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evart Middle School?
Evart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Evart Middle School rank among public schools in Evart?
By Resource Investment Index, Evart Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Evart, 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 Evart on the city page.
Is Evart Middle School a good school?
Evart Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Evart Public Schools?
Besides Evart Middle School, Evart Public Schools also operates Evart Elementary School (309 students) and Evart High School (257 students). See the Evart Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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