- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Pleasant, MI
Ganiard School
Federal NCES profile for Ganiard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262475006131
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ganiard School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ganiard School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ganiard School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ganiard School shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262475006131 · Mount Pleasant, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11.6:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Ganiard School shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ganiard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- This school 220
Ganiard School
220 students
What this shows Ganiard School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ganiard School compares
Ganiard 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$15,449
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Ganiard School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ganiard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ganiard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ganiard School
How many students attend Ganiard School?
Ganiard School has 220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Pleasant, MI. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ganiard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ganiard School is 11.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% 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 Ganiard School?
49.2% of students at Ganiard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ganiard School?
The largest demographic group at Ganiard School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ganiard School?
Ganiard School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ganiard School rank among schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Ganiard School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Ganiard School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), and Fancher School (431 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.