Enrollment
467
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ida Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ida Middle School
Ida Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ida, Michigan, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 467 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ida Public School District also operates Ida Elementary School (514 students) and Ida High School (451 students) alongside Ida 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 Ida Middle School compares
Ida 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,760
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ida Public School District, which includes Ida Middle School.
$11,760
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 79.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~467 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ida on the city page.
Is Ida Middle School a good school?
Ida Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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