Enrollment
297
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jonesville, MI
Jonesville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261992001307
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesville Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jonesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesville Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jonesville, MI.
School address
District: Jonesville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261992001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesville Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesville Middle School
Jonesville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Jonesville, Michigan, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 604 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #271.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jonesville Community Schools also operates Williams Elementary School (512 students) and Jonesville High School (309 students) alongside Jonesville 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 Jonesville Middle School compares
Jonesville 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,392
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 91.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Jonesville Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesville Community Schools, which includes Jonesville Middle School.
$12,392
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 70.9%
Federal 10.6%
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 Jonesville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Pathways | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesville Middle School
How many students attend Jonesville Middle School?
Jonesville Middle School has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jonesville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonesville Middle School?
48.9% of students at Jonesville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesville Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Jonesville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesville Middle School?
Jonesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Jonesville Middle School rank among public schools in Jonesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jonesville, 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 Jonesville on the city page.
Is Jonesville Middle School a good school?
Jonesville Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Jonesville Community Schools?
Besides Jonesville Middle School, Jonesville Community Schools also operates Williams Elementary School (512 students), Jonesville High School (309 students), and Jonesville Pathways (62 students). See the Jonesville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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