- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kalkaska Middle School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262005005687 · Kalkaska, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 16.2:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Birch Street Elementary School (517 students)
Kalkaska Middle School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kalkaska Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Birch Street E
Birch Street Elementary School
517 students
- Kalkaska High
Kalkaska High School
439 students
- This school
Kalkaska Middle School
307 students
- Cherry Street 176
Cherry Street Intermediate School
176 students
- Rapid City Ele 70
Rapid City Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Kalkaska Middle School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalkaska Middle School compares
Kalkaska 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Kalkaska Public Schools reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.