Enrollment
386
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladwin Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladwin Intermediate School
Gladwin Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gladwin, Michigan, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 386 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 686 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #618, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin High School (486 students) and Gladwin Elementary School (401 students) alongside Gladwin Intermediate 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 Gladwin Intermediate School compares
Gladwin Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,738
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladwin Community Schools, which includes Gladwin Intermediate School.
$11,738
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~386 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gladwin Intermediate School a good school?
Gladwin Intermediate School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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