- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Essexville, MI
Garber High School
Federal NCES profile for Garber High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261353005024
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garber High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Essexville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Garber High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garber High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Essexville, MI.
School address
District: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261353005024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Garber High School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261353005024 · Essexville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 11.1:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cramer Junior High School (484 students)
Garber High School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Garber High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garber High School
489 students
- Cramer Junior
Cramer Junior High School
484 students
- Verellen Eleme
Verellen Elementary School
314 students
- Wr Bush Elemen
Wr Bush Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Garber High School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garber High School compares
Garber High 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$13,241
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Garber High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Essexville-Hampton Public Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garber High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramer Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verellen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wr Bush Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garber High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Essexville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garber High School
How many students attend Garber High School?
Garber High School has 489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Essexville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garber High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garber High School is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% 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 Garber High School?
30.2% of students at Garber High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garber High School?
The largest demographic group at Garber High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Essexville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garber High School?
Garber High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Garber High School rank among public schools in Essexville?
By Resource Investment Index, Garber High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Essexville, 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 Essexville on the city page.
What other schools are in Essexville-Hampton Public Schools?
Besides Garber High School, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Cramer Junior High School (484 students), Verellen Elementary School (314 students), and Wr Bush Elementary School (236 students). See the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district page for the complete list.