Enrollment
340
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Laingsburg, MI
Laingsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Laingsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262055005727
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laingsburg High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Laingsburg · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laingsburg High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laingsburg High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Laingsburg, MI.
School address
District: Laingsburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262055005727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laingsburg High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laingsburg High School
Laingsburg High School is a mid-sized high school in Laingsburg, Michigan, enrolling 340 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #327, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Laingsburg Community Schools also operates Laingsburg Elementary School (521 students) and Laingsburg Middle School (251 students) alongside Laingsburg High 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 Laingsburg High School compares
Laingsburg High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$11,377
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Laingsburg High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laingsburg Community Schools, which includes Laingsburg High School.
$11,377
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 65.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 Laingsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laingsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laingsburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laingsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high 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 (~340 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Laingsburg High School
How many students attend Laingsburg High School?
Laingsburg High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laingsburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Laingsburg High School?
21.8% of students at Laingsburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laingsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Laingsburg High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Laingsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laingsburg High School?
Laingsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laingsburg High School rank among public schools in Laingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Laingsburg High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Laingsburg, 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 Laingsburg on the city page.
Is Laingsburg High School a good school?
Laingsburg High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Laingsburg Community Schools?
Besides Laingsburg High School, Laingsburg Community Schools also operates Laingsburg Elementary School (521 students) and Laingsburg Middle School (251 students). See the Laingsburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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