- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261725008228
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gull Lake Gateway Academy grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261725008228 · Richland, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 14:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gull Lake High School (877 students)
Gull Lake Gateway Academy grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gull Lake Gateway Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gull Lake High
Gull Lake High School
877 students
- Gull Lake Midd
Gull Lake Middle School
717 students
- Thomas M Ryan
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
698 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary School
412 students
- Gull Lake Virt
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
392 students
- This school 28
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
28 students
What this shows Gull Lake Gateway Academy reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gull Lake Gateway Academy compares
Gull Lake Gateway Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,890
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
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.
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
District finance for Gull Lake Community Schools reports $13,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~28 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 2.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.