- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmingtn Hls, MI
Farmington Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261407004371
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Farmington Central High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407004371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Farmington Central High School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261407004371 · Farmingtn Hls, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 4.7:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
Farmington Central High School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Farmington Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- This school 126
Farmington Central High School
126 students
What this shows Farmington Central High School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Central High School compares
Farmington Central 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 73% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.5%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
White 42.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Farmington Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Central High School
How many students attend Farmington Central High School?
Farmington Central High School has 126 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Farmingtn Hls, MI. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central High School is 4.7:1, which is 73% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 70% 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 Farmington Central High School?
57.5% of students at Farmington Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Central High School is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Farmingtn Hls, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Central High School?
Farmington Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Farmington Central High School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.