Enrollment
325
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawton Middle School
Lawton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lawton, Michigan, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #241.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 650 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 325 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lawton Community School District also operates Lawton Elementary School (397 students) and Lawton High School (279 students) alongside Lawton 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 Lawton Middle School compares
Lawton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawton Community School District, which includes Lawton Middle School.
$12,181
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 57.7%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lawton on the city page.
Is Lawton Middle School a good school?
Lawton Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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