- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Le White Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260222003965 · Allegan, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Allegan High School (543 students)
Le White Middle School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Le White Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allegan High S
Allegan High School
543 students
- This school
Le White Middle School
427 students
- Pine Trails El
Pine Trails Elementary School
326 students
- Dawson Element
Dawson Elementary School
278 students
- West Ward Elem
West Ward Elementary School
247 students
- Allegan Altern 112
Allegan Alternative High School
112 students
What this shows Le White Middle School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le White Middle School compares
Le White 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Allegan Public Schools reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~427 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.