- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gobles, MI
Gobles High School
Federal NCES profile for Gobles High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261605005256
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gobles High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gobles · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gobles High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gobles High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI.
School address
District: Gobles Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261605005256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Gobles High School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 261605005256 · Gobles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 18:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Gobles Elementary School (355 students)
Gobles High School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gobles High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gobles High School
396 students
- Gobles Element
Gobles Elementary School
355 students
- Gobles Virtual 35
Gobles Virtual Academy
35 students
What this shows Gobles High School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gobles High School compares
Gobles High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$15,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Gobles High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Gobles Public School District reports $15,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gobles High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gobles Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gobles High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Gobles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gobles High School
How many students attend Gobles High School?
Gobles High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gobles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gobles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gobles High School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gobles High School?
46.7% of students at Gobles High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gobles High School?
The largest demographic group at Gobles High School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Gobles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gobles High School?
Gobles High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gobles High School rank among schools in Gobles?
By Resource Investment Index, Gobles High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gobles, 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 Gobles Public School District?
Besides Gobles High School, Gobles Public School District also operates Gobles Elementary School (355 students) and Gobles Virtual Academy (35 students). See the Gobles Public School District district page for the complete list.