- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawton, MI
Lawton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262124005848
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lawton, MI.
School address
District: Lawton Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262124005848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lawton Middle School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262124005848 · Lawton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 18.1:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Elementary School (397 students)
Lawton Middle School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lawton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Element
Lawton Elementary School
397 students
- This school
Lawton Middle School
325 students
- Lawton High Sc
Lawton High School
279 students
- Lawton Acceler 26
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
26 students
What this shows Lawton Middle School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton Middle School compares
Lawton 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,926
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Lawton Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lawton Community School District reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawton Accelerated Academic Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawton Middle School
How many students attend Lawton Middle School?
Lawton Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawton Middle School?
51.8% of students at Lawton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Lawton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Middle School?
Lawton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Lawton Middle School rank among public schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lawton, 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 Lawton Community School District?
Besides Lawton Middle School, Lawton Community School District also operates Lawton Elementary School (397 students), Lawton High School (279 students), and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center (26 students). See the Lawton Community School District district page for the complete list.