- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grayling, MI
Grayling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grayling Middle 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 261103004562
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayling Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Grayling · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayling Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayling Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grayling, MI.
School address
District: Crawford Ausable Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261103004562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Grayling Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 261103004562 · Grayling, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 18:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayling Elementary School (624 students)
Grayling Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grayling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayling Eleme
Grayling Elementary School
624 students
- Grayling High
Grayling High School
462 students
- This school
Grayling Middle School
450 students
- Great Lakes On 104
Great Lakes Online Education
104 students
What this shows Grayling Middle School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayling Middle School compares
Grayling Middle 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
54.4%
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
$13,279
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Grayling Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Crawford Ausable Schools reports $13,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayling High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Lakes Online Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayling Middle School
How many students attend Grayling Middle School?
Grayling Middle School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grayling, MI. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayling Middle 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 Grayling Middle School?
52.1% of students at Grayling Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grayling Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Grayling, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayling Middle School?
Grayling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Grayling Middle School rank among public schools in Grayling?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayling Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grayling, 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 Grayling on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Ausable Schools?
Besides Grayling Middle School, Crawford Ausable Schools also operates Grayling Elementary School (624 students), Grayling High School (462 students), and Great Lakes Online Education (104 students). See the Crawford Ausable Schools district page for the complete list.