Enrollment
435
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaylord Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaylord Middle School
Gaylord Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gaylord, Michigan, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 744 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #659, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students) and Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students) alongside Gaylord Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gaylord Middle School compares
Gaylord Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gaylord Community Schools, which includes Gaylord Middle School.
$13,195
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 46.5%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gaylord Middle School a good school?
Gaylord Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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