- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fowlerville, MI
Fowlerville High School
Federal NCES profile for Fowlerville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261473005170
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowlerville High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fowlerville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowlerville High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowlerville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI.
School address
District: Fowlerville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261473005170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Fowlerville High School shrank from 847 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 261473005170 · Fowlerville, MI High · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 18.4:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students)
Fowlerville High School shrank from 847 students in 2022-23 to 788 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fowlerville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fowlerville High School
774 students
- Fowlerville Ju
Fowlerville Junior High School
550 students
- Natalie Kreege
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
539 students
- Ht Smith Eleme
Ht Smith Elementary School
494 students
- Fowlerville On 53
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
53 students
What this shows Fowlerville High School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowlerville High School compares
Fowlerville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$13,302
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Fowlerville High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Fowlerville Community Schools reports $13,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowlerville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerville Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natalie Kreeger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ht Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Online Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowlerville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowlerville High School
How many students attend Fowlerville High School?
Fowlerville High School has 774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fowlerville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowlerville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowlerville High School is 18.4:1, 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 Fowlerville High School?
29.3% of students at Fowlerville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowlerville High School?
The largest demographic group at Fowlerville High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowlerville High School?
Fowlerville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Fowlerville High School rank among public schools in Fowlerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowlerville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, 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 Fowlerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowlerville Community Schools?
Besides Fowlerville High School, Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students), Natalie Kreeger Elementary School (539 students), and Ht Smith Elementary School (494 students). See the Fowlerville Community Schools district page for the complete list.