Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingsley, MI
Kingsley Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262038007655
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Area Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kingsley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Area Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Area Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kingsley, MI.
School address
District: Kingsley Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262038007655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsley Area Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsley Area Middle School
Kingsley Area Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kingsley, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 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 663 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #355.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kingsley Area Schools also operates Kingsley Area Elementary School (655 students) and Kingsley Area High School (401 students) alongside Kingsley Area 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 Kingsley Area Middle School compares
Kingsley Area 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$11,607
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Kingsley Area Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingsley Area Schools, which includes Kingsley Area Middle School.
$11,607
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 78.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Kingsley Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Area Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Area High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Area Middle School
How many students attend Kingsley Area Middle School?
Kingsley Area Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingsley, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Kingsley Area Middle School?
39.6% of students at Kingsley Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Area Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Kingsley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Area Middle School?
Kingsley Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingsley Area Middle School rank among public schools in Kingsley?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Area Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kingsley, 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 Kingsley on the city page.
Is Kingsley Area Middle School a good school?
Kingsley Area Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. 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 Kingsley Area Schools?
Besides Kingsley Area Middle School, Kingsley Area Schools also operates Kingsley Area Elementary School (655 students) and Kingsley Area High School (401 students). See the Kingsley Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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