Enrollment
344
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farwell High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farwell High School
Farwell High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Farwell, Michigan, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 687 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #595, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 344 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Farwell's public schools, it stands alongside Farwell Timberland Alternative High School (39 students): Farwell High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Farwell Area Schools also operates Farwell Elementary School (336 students) and Farwell Middle School (281 students) alongside Farwell High 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 Farwell High School compares
Farwell High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,980
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farwell Area Schools, which includes Farwell High School.
$13,980
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 34.6%
Federal 28.1%
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 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
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Farwell on the city page.
Is Farwell High School a good school?
Farwell High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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