Enrollment
293
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fennville, MI
Fennville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fennville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261423007529
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennville Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fennville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fennville Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fennville Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fennville, MI.
School address
District: Fennville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261423007529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fennville Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fennville Middle School
Fennville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fennville, Michigan, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fennville Public Schools also operates Fennville Elementary School (503 students) and Fennville Public High School (383 students) alongside Fennville 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 Fennville Middle School compares
Fennville 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 45.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Fennville Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fennville Public Schools, which includes Fennville Middle School.
$13,335
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 Fennville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fennville Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl Alternativeadult Education School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fennville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fennville Middle School
How many students attend Fennville Middle School?
Fennville Middle School has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fennville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennville Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fennville Middle School?
68.5% of students at Fennville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fennville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Fennville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennville Middle School?
Fennville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Fennville Middle School rank among public schools in Fennville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fennville Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fennville, 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 Fennville on the city page.
Is Fennville Middle School a good school?
Fennville Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Fennville Public Schools?
Besides Fennville Middle School, Fennville Public Schools also operates Fennville Elementary School (503 students), Fennville Public High School (383 students), and Pearl Alternativeadult Education School (35 students). See the Fennville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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