Enrollment
550
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fowlerville, MI
Fowlerville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fowlerville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261473001140
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowlerville Junior High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fowlerville · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowlerville Junior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowlerville Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI.
School address
District: Fowlerville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261473001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowlerville Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fowlerville Junior High School
Fowlerville Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Fowlerville, Michigan, enrolling 550 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 624 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #583, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 550 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville High School (774 students) and Natalie Kreeger Elementary School (539 students) alongside Fowlerville Junior High 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 Fowlerville Junior High School compares
Fowlerville Junior High 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$11,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Fowlerville Junior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowlerville Community Schools, which includes Fowlerville Junior High School.
$11,863
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 60.3%
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 Fowlerville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natalie Kreeger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ht Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Online Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowlerville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~550 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fowlerville Junior High School
How many students attend Fowlerville Junior High School?
Fowlerville Junior High School has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowlerville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowlerville Junior High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Fowlerville Junior High School?
38.1% of students at Fowlerville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowlerville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fowlerville Junior High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowlerville Junior High School?
Fowlerville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Fowlerville Junior High School rank among public schools in Fowlerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowlerville Junior High School ranks #4 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.
Is Fowlerville Junior High School a good school?
Fowlerville Junior High School earns 16/100 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 Fowlerville Community Schools?
Besides Fowlerville Junior High School, Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville High School (774 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.
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