- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake City, MI
Lake City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262061007748
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake City, MI.
School address
District: Lake City Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262061007748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lake City Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262061007748 · Lake City, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 17.7:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City Elementary School (508 students)
Lake City Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City Elem
Lake City Elementary School
508 students
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
369 students
- This school
Lake City Middle School
265 students
What this shows Lake City Middle School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake City Middle School compares
Lake City 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$13,802
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Lake City Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake City Area School District reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake City Middle School
How many students attend Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake City Middle School?
67.5% of students at Lake City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake City Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Lake City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Lake City Middle School rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake City, 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 Lake City Area School District?
Besides Lake City Middle School, Lake City Area School District also operates Lake City Elementary School (508 students) and Lake City High School (369 students). See the Lake City Area School District district page for the complete list.