Enrollment
427
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allegan, MI
Le White Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Le White Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260222003965
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le White Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Le White Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Le White Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222003965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Le White Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Le White Middle School
Le White Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Allegan, Michigan, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 674 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 427 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students) and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students) alongside Le White 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 Le White Middle School compares
Le White 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$13,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Le White Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegan Public Schools, which includes Le White Middle School.
$13,295
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 12.7%
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 Le White Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegan Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Le White Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Le White Middle School
How many students attend Le White Middle School?
Le White Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allegan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le White Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Le White Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Le White Middle School?
57.5% of students at Le White Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Le White Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Le White Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le White Middle School?
Le White Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Le White Middle School rank among public schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Le White Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Allegan, 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 Allegan on the city page.
Is Le White Middle School a good school?
Le White Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of 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 Allegan Public Schools?
Besides Le White Middle School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students), and Dawson Elementary School (278 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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