- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hemlock, MI
Hemlock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261818005489
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI.
School address
District: Hemlock Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261818005489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hemlock Middle School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 261818005489 · Hemlock, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 19.4:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students)
Hemlock Middle School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hemlock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kc Ling Elemen
Kc Ling Elementary School
365 students
- This school
Hemlock Middle School
350 students
- Hemlock High S
Hemlock High School
341 students
- Hemlock Elemen 129
Hemlock Elementary School
129 students
- Hemlock Virtua 54
Hemlock Virtual
54 students
What this shows Hemlock Middle School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemlock Middle School compares
Hemlock Middle School 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,736
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Hemlock Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hemlock Public School District reports $12,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemlock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kc Ling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Virtual | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemlock Middle School
How many students attend Hemlock Middle School?
Hemlock Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hemlock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemlock Middle School?
32.2% of students at Hemlock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Hemlock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock Middle School?
Hemlock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Hemlock Middle School rank among public schools in Hemlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, 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 Hemlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemlock Public School District?
Besides Hemlock Middle School, Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students), Hemlock High School (341 students), and Hemlock Elementary School (129 students). See the Hemlock Public School District district page for the complete list.