- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fennville Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261423007529 · Fennville, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 18.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fennville Elementary School (503 students)
Fennville Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fennville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fennville Elem
Fennville Elementary School
503 students
- Fennville Publ
Fennville Public High School
383 students
- This school
Fennville Middle School
293 students
- Pearl Alternat 35
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School
35 students
What this shows Fennville Middle School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fennville Middle School compares
Fennville Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,472
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 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.
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
District finance for Fennville Public Schools reports $15,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.