- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redford, MI
Lee M Thurston High School
Federal NCES profile for Lee M Thurston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263228006762
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee M Thurston High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 16
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee M Thurston High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee M Thurston High School ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228006762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lee M Thurston High School held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 263228006762 · Redford, MI High · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 16.1:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John D Pierce Middle School (577 students)
Lee M Thurston High School held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lee M Thurston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lee M Thurston High School
806 students
- John D Pierce
John D Pierce Middle School
577 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
341 students
- Jane Addams El 297
Jane Addams Elementary School
297 students
- Vandenberg Ele 280
Vandenberg Elementary School
280 students
- Thomas Jeffers 248
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
248 students
What this shows Lee M Thurston High School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee M Thurston High School compares
Lee M Thurston High 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.5%
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.3%
White 8.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Lee M Thurston High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for South Redford School District reports $19,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee M Thurston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D Pierce Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee M Thurston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Redford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lee M Thurston High School
How many students attend Lee M Thurston High School?
Lee M Thurston High School has 806 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee M Thurston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee M Thurston High School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Lee M Thurston High School?
58.4% of students at Lee M Thurston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee M Thurston High School?
The largest demographic group at Lee M Thurston High School is African American at 80.3% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee M Thurston High School?
Lee M Thurston High 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 Lee M Thurston High School rank among public schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee M Thurston High School ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Redford, 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 Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in South Redford School District?
Besides Lee M Thurston High School, South Redford School District also operates John D Pierce Middle School (577 students), Fisher Elementary School (341 students), and Jane Addams Elementary School (297 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.