- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Gladstone Area Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261597005244 · Gladstone, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 19.2:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladstone Area High School (472 students)
Gladstone Area Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladstone Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gladstone Area
Gladstone Area High School
472 students
- James T Jones
James T Jones Elementary School
355 students
- This school
Gladstone Area Middle School
346 students
- Cameron Elemen
Cameron Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Gladstone Area Middle School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladstone Area Middle School compares
Gladstone Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,481
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
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.
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
District finance for Gladstone Area Schools reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.