- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coldwater, MI
Legg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Legg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261014004508
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legg Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Coldwater · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Legg Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legg Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Coldwater, MI.
School address
District: Coldwater Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261014004508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Legg Middle School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 261014004508 · Coldwater, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 19.3:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Coldwater High School (981 students)
Legg Middle School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Legg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coldwater High
Coldwater High School
981 students
- This school
Legg Middle School
616 students
- Larsen Element
Larsen Elementary School
463 students
- Jefferson Elem 378
Jefferson Elementary School
378 students
- Lakeland Eleme 375
Lakeland Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Legg Middle School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legg Middle School compares
Legg 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$12,967
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Legg Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Coldwater Community Schools reports $12,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larsen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legg Middle School
How many students attend Legg Middle School?
Legg Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coldwater, MI. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legg Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legg Middle School?
55.9% of students at Legg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Legg Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Coldwater, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legg Middle School?
Legg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Legg Middle School rank among public schools in Coldwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Legg Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Coldwater Community Schools?
Besides Legg Middle School, Coldwater Community Schools also operates Coldwater High School (981 students), Larsen Elementary School (463 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (378 students). See the Coldwater Community Schools district page for the complete list.