Enrollment
346
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladstone, MI
Gladstone Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone Area 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 261597005244
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone Area Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone Area Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Area Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI.
School address
District: Gladstone Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261597005244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladstone Area Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladstone Area Middle School
Gladstone Area Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gladstone, Michigan, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 547 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #519, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gladstone Area Schools also operates Gladstone Area High School (472 students) and James T Jones Elementary School (355 students) alongside Gladstone Area 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 Gladstone Area Middle School compares
Gladstone Area 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$11,155
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 86.7%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Gladstone Area Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladstone Area Schools, which includes Gladstone Area Middle School.
$11,155
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 69.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Gladstone Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James T Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Area Middle School
How many students attend Gladstone Area Middle School?
Gladstone Area Middle School has 346 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladstone, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Area Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladstone Area Middle School?
33.0% of students at Gladstone Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone Area Middle School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone Area Middle School?
Gladstone Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gladstone Area Middle School rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Area Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone on the city page.
Is Gladstone Area Middle School a good school?
Gladstone Area Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. 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 Gladstone Area Schools?
Besides Gladstone Area Middle School, Gladstone Area Schools also operates Gladstone Area High School (472 students), James T Jones Elementary School (355 students), and Cameron Elementary School (321 students). See the Gladstone Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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