Enrollment
28
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richland, MI
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gull Lake Gateway Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261725008228
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gull Lake Gateway Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 28
- students enrolled
Gull Lake Gateway Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gull Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261725008228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gull Lake Gateway Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Gull Lake Gateway Academy is a small high school in Richland, Michigan, enrolling 28 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Michigan schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students) and Gull Lake Middle School (717 students) alongside Gull Lake Gateway Academy.
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 Gull Lake Gateway Academy compares
Gull Lake Gateway Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,960
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 60.7%
Two or More 17.9%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Gull Lake Gateway Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gull Lake Community Schools, which includes Gull Lake Gateway Academy.
$12,960
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Gull Lake Gateway Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Virtual Partnership | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gull Lake Gateway Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~28 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gull Lake Gateway Academy
How many students attend Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy has 28 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Gateway Academy is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
36.4% of students at Gull Lake Gateway Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gull Lake Gateway Academy is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Richland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Gull Lake Gateway Academy a good school?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Gull Lake Community Schools?
Besides Gull Lake Gateway Academy, Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students), Gull Lake Middle School (717 students), and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students). See the Gull Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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