- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladwin, MI
Gladwin Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Gladwin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261599005249
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladwin Junior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gladwin · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladwin Junior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, MI.
School address
District: Gladwin Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261599005249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Gladwin Junior High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261599005249 · Gladwin, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 19.9:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladwin High School (486 students)
Gladwin Junior High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladwin Junior High 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
- Gladwin Interm
Gladwin Intermediate School
386 students
- This school
Gladwin Junior High School
359 students
- Gladwin Commun 23
Gladwin Community Alternative Hs
23 students
What this shows Gladwin Junior High School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladwin Junior High School compares
Gladwin Junior High 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
32
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Gladwin Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Intermediate 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 Junior High 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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladwin Junior High School
How many students attend Gladwin Junior High School?
Gladwin Junior High School has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladwin, MI. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Junior High School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladwin Junior High School?
52.5% of students at Gladwin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladwin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Gladwin Junior High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Gladwin, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladwin Junior High School?
Gladwin Junior High 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Gladwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin Junior High 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 Junior High School, Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin High School (486 students), Gladwin Elementary School (401 students), and Gladwin Intermediate School (386 students). See the Gladwin Community Schools district page for the complete list.