- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gaylord, MI
Gaylord Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gaylord Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261573005224
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaylord Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Gaylord · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaylord Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaylord Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI.
School address
District: Gaylord Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261573005224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Gaylord Middle School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261573005224 · Gaylord, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 18.1:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students)
Gaylord Middle School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gaylord Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaylord High S
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
907 students
- Gaylord Interm
Gaylord Intermediate School
632 students
- This school
Gaylord Middle School
435 students
- North Ohio Ele
North Ohio Elementary School
388 students
- South Maple El
South Maple Elementary School
385 students
What this shows Gaylord Middle School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaylord Middle School compares
Gaylord 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Gaylord Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gaylord Community Schools reports $14,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaylord Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaylord Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Ohio Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaylord Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gaylord Middle School
How many students attend Gaylord Middle School?
Gaylord Middle School has 435 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gaylord, MI. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaylord Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaylord Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaylord Middle School?
47.7% of students at Gaylord Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaylord Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gaylord Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Gaylord, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaylord Middle School?
Gaylord Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Gaylord Middle School rank among public schools in Gaylord?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaylord Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaylord Community Schools?
Besides Gaylord Middle School, Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students), Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students), and North Ohio Elementary School (388 students). See the Gaylord Community Schools district page for the complete list.