- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fowler, MI
Fowler High School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261470005168
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Fowler High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fowler Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261470005168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fowler High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261470005168 · Fowler, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 18.1:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldron Elementary and Middle School (262 students)
Fowler High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Fowler High School compares
Fowler 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Fowler High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Fowler Public Schools reports $13,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler High School
How many students attend Fowler High School?
Fowler High School has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fowler, MI. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fowler High School?
10.7% of students at Fowler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler High School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Fowler, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler High School?
Fowler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Fowler Public Schools?
Besides Fowler High School, Fowler Public Schools also operates Waldron Elementary and Middle School (262 students). See the Fowler Public Schools district page for the complete list.