- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Gull Lake Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261725005405 · Richland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 19.9:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gull Lake High School (877 students)
Gull Lake Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gull Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gull Lake High
Gull Lake High School
877 students
- This school
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
- Kellogg Elemen 278
Kellogg Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Gull Lake Middle School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gull Lake Middle School compares
Gull Lake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~717 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.