- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galesburg, MI
Galesburgaugusta High School
Federal NCES profile for Galesburgaugusta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261545005205
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galesburgaugusta High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 263
- students enrolled
Galesburgaugusta High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261545005205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Galesburgaugusta High School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-26.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 261545005205 · Galesburg, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11.4:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Galesburgaugusta Primary School (399 students)
Galesburgaugusta High School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-26.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Galesburgaugusta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galesburgaugus
Galesburgaugusta Primary School
399 students
- Galesburgaugus
Galesburgaugusta Middle School
302 students
- This school
Galesburgaugusta High School
263 students
- Galesburgaugus 31
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education
31 students
What this shows Galesburgaugusta High School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galesburgaugusta High School compares
Galesburgaugusta 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$17,366
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Galesburgaugusta High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools reports $17,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galesburgaugusta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburgaugusta Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galesburgaugusta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Galesburgaugusta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galesburgaugusta High School
How many students attend Galesburgaugusta High School?
Galesburgaugusta High School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galesburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesburgaugusta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesburgaugusta High School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% lower 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 Galesburgaugusta High School?
41.1% of students at Galesburgaugusta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galesburgaugusta High School?
The largest demographic group at Galesburgaugusta High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Galesburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galesburgaugusta High School?
Galesburgaugusta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Besides Galesburgaugusta High School, Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools also operates Galesburgaugusta Primary School (399 students), Galesburgaugusta Middle School (302 students), and Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education (31 students). See the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district page for the complete list.