- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Livonia, MI
Frost Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frost Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262184005898
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frost Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frost Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Frost Middle School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 262184005898 · Livonia, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 16.9:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Frost Middle School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Frost Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- This school
Frost Middle School
641 students
- Cooper Upper E
Cooper Upper Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Frost Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frost Middle School compares
Frost 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$16,627
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 13.7%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Frost Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frost Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frost Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frost Middle School
How many students attend Frost Middle School?
Frost Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Livonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frost Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frost Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Frost Middle School?
35.8% of students at Frost Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frost Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frost Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frost Middle School?
Frost Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Frost Middle School rank among middle schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Livonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Frost Middle School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.