Enrollment
307
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kalkaska Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262005005687
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalkaska Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kalkaska · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalkaska Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalkaska Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska, MI.
School address
District: Kalkaska Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262005005687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalkaska Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalkaska Middle School
Kalkaska Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kalkaska, Michigan, enrolling 307 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 307 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 612 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #305.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kalkaska Public Schools also operates Birch Street Elementary School (517 students) and Kalkaska High School (439 students) alongside Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska Middle School compares
Kalkaska 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$13,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Kalkaska Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalkaska Public Schools, which includes Kalkaska Middle School.
$13,832
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Kalkaska Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalkaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Street Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rapid City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalkaska Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~307 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kalkaska Middle School
How many students attend Kalkaska Middle School?
Kalkaska Middle School has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalkaska, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalkaska Middle School?
56.6% of students at Kalkaska Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalkaska Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kalkaska Middle School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Kalkaska, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalkaska Middle School?
Kalkaska Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Kalkaska Middle School rank among public schools in Kalkaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalkaska Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska on the city page.
Is Kalkaska Middle School a good school?
Kalkaska Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kalkaska Public Schools?
Besides Kalkaska Middle School, Kalkaska Public Schools also operates Birch Street Elementary School (517 students), Kalkaska High School (439 students), and Cherry Street Intermediate School (176 students). See the Kalkaska Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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