- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Ledge, MI
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth T Beagle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261641005297
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Grand Ledge · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth T Beagle Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, MI.
School address
District: Grand Ledge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261641005297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School grew from 748 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 261641005297 · Grand Ledge, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 19.9:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students)
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School grew from 748 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Ledge Hi
Grand Ledge High School
1,704 students
- This school
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
835 students
- Leon W Hayes I
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
810 students
- Willow Ridge E 542
Willow Ridge Elementary School
542 students
- Delta Center E 528
Delta Center Elementary School
528 students
- Tc Holbrook El 506
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Kenneth T Beagle Middle School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth T Beagle Middle School compares
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$13,400
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Ledge Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth T Beagle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth T Beagle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
How many students attend Kenneth T Beagle Middle School?
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Ledge, MI. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth T Beagle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenneth T Beagle Middle School?
25.9% of students at Kenneth T Beagle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth T Beagle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth T Beagle Middle School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth T Beagle Middle School?
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Kenneth T Beagle Middle School rank among public schools in Grand Ledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth T Beagle Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, 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 Grand Ledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Ledge Public Schools?
Besides Kenneth T Beagle Middle School, Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students), Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (810 students), and Willow Ridge Elementary School (542 students). See the Grand Ledge Public Schools district page for the complete list.