- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fenton, MI
Lake Fenton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Fenton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262067001826
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Fenton Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Fenton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Fenton Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Lake Fenton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262067001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Fenton Middle School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262067001826 · Fenton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 16.4:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Fenton High School (646 students)
Lake Fenton Middle School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake Fenton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Fenton Hi
Lake Fenton High School
646 students
- West Shore Ele
West Shore Elementary School
505 students
- This school
Lake Fenton Middle School
444 students
- Torrey Hill In
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Lake Fenton Middle School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Fenton Middle School compares
Lake Fenton 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,429
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Lake Fenton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Fenton Community Schools reports $13,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Fenton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Shore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hill Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Fenton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Fenton Middle School
How many students attend Lake Fenton Middle School?
Lake Fenton Middle School has 444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Fenton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Fenton Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Lake Fenton Middle School?
30.8% of students at Lake Fenton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Fenton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Fenton Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Fenton Middle School?
Lake Fenton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Fenton Middle School rank among public schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Fenton Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Fenton Community Schools?
Besides Lake Fenton Middle School, Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates Lake Fenton High School (646 students), West Shore Elementary School (505 students), and Torrey Hill Intermediate School (422 students). See the Lake Fenton Community Schools district page for the complete list.