Enrollment
261
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgman, MI
Fc Reed Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fc Reed Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260684004282
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fc Reed Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bridgman · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fc Reed Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fc Reed Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bridgman, MI.
School address
District: Bridgman Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260684004282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fc Reed Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fc Reed Middle School
Fc Reed Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bridgman, Michigan, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bridgman Public Schools spends $16,596 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bridgman Public Schools also operates Bridgman Elementary School (309 students) and Bridgman High School (239 students) alongside Fc Reed 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 Fc Reed Middle School compares
Fc Reed 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$16,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Fc Reed Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgman Public Schools, which includes Fc Reed Middle School.
$16,596
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 12.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Fc Reed Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fc Reed Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~261 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fc Reed Middle School
How many students attend Fc Reed Middle School?
Fc Reed Middle School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgman, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fc Reed Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fc Reed Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Fc Reed Middle School?
33.7% of students at Fc Reed Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fc Reed Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fc Reed Middle School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Bridgman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fc Reed Middle School?
Fc Reed Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Fc Reed Middle School rank among public schools in Bridgman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fc Reed Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bridgman, 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 Bridgman on the city page.
Is Fc Reed Middle School a good school?
Fc Reed Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Bridgman Public Schools?
Besides Fc Reed Middle School, Bridgman Public Schools also operates Bridgman Elementary School (309 students) and Bridgman High School (239 students). See the Bridgman Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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