Enrollment
616
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legg Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legg Middle School
Legg Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Coldwater, Michigan, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #255.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 147 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 616 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Coldwater Community Schools also operates Coldwater High School (981 students) and Larsen Elementary School (463 students) alongside Legg 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 Legg Middle School compares
Legg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,844
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coldwater Community Schools, which includes Legg Middle School.
$11,844
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 51.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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 (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Legg Middle School a good school?
Legg Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 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.
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