- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladwin, MI
Gladwin Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Gladwin Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261599005251
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladwin Intermediate School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gladwin · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladwin Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, MI.
School address
District: Gladwin Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261599005251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Gladwin Intermediate School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 261599005251 · Gladwin, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 20.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladwin High School (486 students)
Gladwin Intermediate School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladwin Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gladwin High S
Gladwin High School
486 students
- Gladwin Elemen
Gladwin Elementary School
401 students
- This school
Gladwin Intermediate School
386 students
- Gladwin Junior
Gladwin Junior High School
359 students
- Gladwin Commun 23
Gladwin Community Alternative Hs
23 students
What this shows Gladwin Intermediate School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladwin Intermediate School compares
Gladwin Intermediate 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,213
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Gladwin Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gladwin Community Schools reports $13,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladwin Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Community Alternative Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladwin Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladwin Intermediate School
How many students attend Gladwin Intermediate School?
Gladwin Intermediate School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladwin, MI. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Intermediate School is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladwin Intermediate School?
57.6% of students at Gladwin Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladwin Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Gladwin Intermediate School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Gladwin, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladwin Intermediate School?
Gladwin Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Gladwin Intermediate School rank among public schools in Gladwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, 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 Gladwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Gladwin Community Schools?
Besides Gladwin Intermediate School, Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin High School (486 students), Gladwin Elementary School (401 students), and Gladwin Junior High School (359 students). See the Gladwin Community Schools district page for the complete list.