Enrollment
251
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laingsburg, MI
Laingsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laingsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262055005728
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laingsburg Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Laingsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laingsburg Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laingsburg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Laingsburg, MI.
School address
District: Laingsburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262055005728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laingsburg Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laingsburg Middle School
Laingsburg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Laingsburg, Michigan, enrolling 251 students.
At 16.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Laingsburg Community Schools also operates Laingsburg Elementary School (521 students) and Laingsburg High School (340 students) alongside Laingsburg 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 Laingsburg Middle School compares
Laingsburg 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 89.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Laingsburg Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laingsburg Community Schools, which includes Laingsburg Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laingsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laingsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laingsburg Middle 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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle 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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laingsburg Middle School
How many students attend Laingsburg Middle School?
Laingsburg Middle School has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laingsburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
30.6% of students at Laingsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laingsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laingsburg Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Laingsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laingsburg Middle School?
Laingsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Laingsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Laingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Laingsburg Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Laingsburg Middle School earns 38/100 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 Middle School, Laingsburg Community Schools also operates Laingsburg Elementary School (521 students) and Laingsburg High School (340 students). See the Laingsburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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