- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kingsley Area Middle School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 262038007655 · Kingsley, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingsley Area Elementary School (655 students)
Kingsley Area Middle School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kingsley Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingsley Area
Kingsley Area Elementary School
655 students
- Kingsley Area
Kingsley Area High School
401 students
- This school
Kingsley Area Middle School
366 students
What this shows Kingsley Area Middle School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Area Middle School compares
Kingsley Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,331
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
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.
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
District finance for Kingsley Area Schools reports $13,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.