Enrollment
608
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingsford, MI
Kingsford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260672004268
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsford Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kingsford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsford Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kingsford, MI.
School address
District: Breitung Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260672004268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsford Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsford Middle School
Kingsford Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kingsford, Michigan, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 589 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #207.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 608 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Breitung Township School District also operates Woodland Elementary School (771 students) and Kingsford High School (566 students) alongside Kingsford 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 Kingsford Middle School compares
Kingsford 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$11,436
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 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 91.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Kingsford Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breitung Township School District, which includes Kingsford Middle School.
$11,436
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 71.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Kingsford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~608 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsford Middle School
How many students attend Kingsford Middle School?
Kingsford Middle School has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingsford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Middle School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsford Middle School?
35.6% of students at Kingsford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsford Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Kingsford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsford Middle School?
Kingsford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Kingsford Middle School rank among public schools in Kingsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsford Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kingsford, 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 Kingsford on the city page.
Is Kingsford Middle School a good school?
Kingsford Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Breitung Township School District?
Besides Kingsford Middle School, Breitung Township School District also operates Woodland Elementary School (771 students) and Kingsford High School (566 students). See the Breitung Township School District district page for the complete list.
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