- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Larson Middle School grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 263426006974 · Troy, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 21.1:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Larson Middle School grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Larson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,468 students
- This school
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- Baker Middle S 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- Smith Middle S 599
Smith Middle School
599 students
What this shows Larson Middle School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larson Middle School compares
Larson Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~865 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), up 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.