Enrollment
445
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grant, MI
Grant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261650005386
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Grant · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grant, MI.
School address
District: Grant Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261650005386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Middle School
Grant Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Grant, Michigan, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 610 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #475, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grant's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grant Primary Center (182 students): Grant Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 11.4:1).
Grant Public School District also operates Grant High School (457 students) and Grant Elementary School (332 students) alongside Grant Middle 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 Grant Middle School compares
Grant Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$12,091
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Grant Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grant Public School District, which includes Grant Middle School.
$12,091
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 73.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 Grant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Grant
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~445 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Middle School
How many students attend Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grant, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Middle School?
61.7% of students at Grant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Middle School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Grant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Middle School rank among public schools in Grant?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grant, 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 Grant on the city page.
Is Grant Middle School a good school?
Grant Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Grant Public School District?
Besides Grant Middle School, Grant Public School District also operates Grant High School (457 students), Grant Elementary School (332 students), and Grant Primary Center (182 students). See the Grant Public School District district page for the complete list.
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