Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grosse Ile, MI
Grosse Ile Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grosse Ile Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261722005400
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grosse Ile Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Grosse Ile · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grosse Ile Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grosse Ile Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grosse Ile, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Ile Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261722005400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grosse Ile Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grosse Ile Middle School
Grosse Ile Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Grosse Ile, Michigan, enrolling 383 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Michigan average.
With 383 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 264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grosse Ile Township Schools also operates Grosse Ile High School (510 students) and Meridian Elementary School (313 students) alongside Grosse Ile 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 Grosse Ile Middle School compares
Grosse Ile 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 81% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Grosse Ile Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grosse Ile Township Schools, which includes Grosse Ile Middle School.
$13,471
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Grosse Ile Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Ile High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parke Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grosse Ile Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grosse Ile Middle School
How many students attend Grosse Ile Middle School?
Grosse Ile Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grosse Ile, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grosse Ile Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grosse Ile Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Grosse Ile Middle School?
10.1% of students at Grosse Ile Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grosse Ile Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grosse Ile Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Grosse Ile, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grosse Ile Middle School?
Grosse Ile Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Grosse Ile Middle School rank among public schools in Grosse Ile?
By Resource Investment Index, Grosse Ile Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grosse Ile, 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 Grosse Ile on the city page.
Is Grosse Ile Middle School a good school?
Grosse Ile Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Grosse Ile Township Schools?
Besides Grosse Ile Middle School, Grosse Ile Township Schools also operates Grosse Ile High School (510 students), Meridian Elementary School (313 students), and Parke Lane Elementary School (287 students). See the Grosse Ile Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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