Enrollment
717
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, MI
Gull Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gull Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261725005405
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gull Lake Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gull Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gull Lake Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI.
School address
District: Gull Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261725005405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gull Lake Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gull Lake Middle School
Gull Lake Middle School is a large elementary school in Richland, Michigan, enrolling 717 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #236.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students) and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students) alongside Gull Lake 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 Gull Lake Middle School compares
Gull Lake 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,960
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 80.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Gull Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gull Lake Community Schools, which includes Gull Lake Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Virtual Partnership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gull Lake Middle School'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gull Lake Middle School
How many students attend Gull Lake Middle School?
Gull Lake Middle School has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gull Lake Middle School?
22.9% of students at Gull Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gull Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gull Lake Middle School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Richland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gull Lake Middle School?
Gull Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Gull Lake Middle School rank among elementary schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gull Lake Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richland on the city page.
Is Gull Lake Middle School a good school?
Gull Lake Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Gull Lake Community Schools?
Besides Gull Lake Middle School, Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students), Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students), and Richland Elementary School (412 students). See the Gull Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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