- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Laingsburg Middle School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262055005728 · Laingsburg, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 16.7:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Laingsburg Elementary School (521 students)
Laingsburg Middle School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Laingsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laingsburg Ele
Laingsburg Elementary School
521 students
- Laingsburg Hig
Laingsburg High School
340 students
- This school
Laingsburg Middle School
251 students
What this shows Laingsburg Middle School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laingsburg Middle School compares
Laingsburg 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,680
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 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.
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
District finance for Laingsburg Community Schools reports $12,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.