- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ida, MI
Ida Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ida Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261905005588
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ida · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ida, MI.
School address
District: Ida Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261905005588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ida Middle School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261905005588 · Ida, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 19.5:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ida Elementary School (514 students)
Ida Middle School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ida Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ida Elementary
Ida Elementary School
514 students
- This school
Ida Middle School
467 students
- Ida High Schoo
Ida High School
451 students
What this shows Ida Middle School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Middle School compares
Ida 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,583
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Ida Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ida Public School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ida Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida Middle School
How many students attend Ida Middle School?
Ida Middle School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ida, MI. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Middle School is 19.5:1, 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 Ida Middle School?
17.2% of students at Ida Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ida Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Ida, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida Middle School?
Ida Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Ida Middle School rank among public schools in Ida?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ida, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ida Public School District?
Besides Ida Middle School, Ida Public School District also operates Ida Elementary School (514 students) and Ida High School (451 students). See the Ida Public School District district page for the complete list.