- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Kingsford Middle School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260672004268 · Kingsford, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 19:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Elementary School (771 students)
Kingsford Middle School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kingsford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary School
771 students
- This school
Kingsford Middle School
608 students
- Kingsford High
Kingsford High School
566 students
What this shows Kingsford Middle School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsford Middle School compares
Kingsford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,556
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 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.
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
District finance for Breitung Township School District reports $12,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~608 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.