- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farwell, MI
Farwell High School
Federal NCES profile for Farwell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261410005058
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Farwell · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farwell, MI.
School address
District: Farwell Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261410005058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Farwell High School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261410005058 · Farwell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 20.2:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Farwell Elementary School (336 students)
Farwell High School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Farwell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farwell High School
344 students
- Farwell Elemen
Farwell Elementary School
336 students
- Farwell Middle
Farwell Middle School
281 students
- Farwell Timber 39
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
39 students
What this shows Farwell High School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell High School compares
Farwell 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 | 43.6% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
44.2%
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
$15,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Farwell High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farwell Area Schools reports $15,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farwell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farwell Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farwell Timberland Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Farwell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Farwell
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell High School
How many students attend Farwell High School?
Farwell High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farwell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell 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 Farwell High School?
43.6% of students at Farwell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell High School?
The largest demographic group at Farwell High School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Farwell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell High School?
Farwell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Farwell High School rank among public schools in Farwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farwell, 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 Farwell Area Schools?
Besides Farwell High School, Farwell Area Schools also operates Farwell Elementary School (336 students), Farwell Middle School (281 students), and Farwell Timberland Alternative High School (39 students). See the Farwell Area Schools district page for the complete list.