Enrollment
865
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, MI
Larson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Larson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263426006974
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larson Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Larson Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larson Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larson Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larson Middle School
Larson Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 21% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Troy's middle schools, it stands alongside Boulan Park Middle School (839 students): Larson Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students) and Athens High School (1,468 students) alongside Larson 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 Larson Middle School compares
Larson 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 56.5%
Asian 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Larson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Larson Middle School.
$14,267
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Larson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Troy
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~865 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Larson Middle School
How many students attend Larson Middle School?
Larson Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larson Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larson Middle School?
12.2% of students at Larson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Larson Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larson Middle School?
Larson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Larson Middle School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Larson Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Larson Middle School a good school?
Larson Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Troy School District?
Besides Larson Middle School, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Boulan Park Middle School (839 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.
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