- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leslie, MI
Leslie High School
Federal NCES profile for Leslie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262145005852
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leslie High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leslie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leslie High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leslie, MI.
School address
District: Leslie Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262145005852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Leslie High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 262145005852 · Leslie, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14.6:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodworth Elementary School (410 students)
Leslie High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Leslie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodworth Elem
Woodworth Elementary School
410 students
- Leslie Middle
Leslie Middle School
326 students
- This school
Leslie High School
322 students
- Ingham Virtual 29
Ingham Virtual High School
29 students
What this shows Leslie High School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leslie High School compares
Leslie High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,621
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Leslie High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Leslie Public Schools reports $13,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leslie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leslie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ingham Virtual High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Leslie
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leslie High School
How many students attend Leslie High School?
Leslie High School has 322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leslie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie High School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Leslie High School?
37.1% of students at Leslie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie High School?
The largest demographic group at Leslie High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Leslie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie High School?
Leslie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Leslie High School rank among public schools in Leslie?
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leslie, 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 Leslie on the city page.
What other schools are in Leslie Public Schools?
Besides Leslie High School, Leslie Public Schools also operates Woodworth Elementary School (410 students), Leslie Middle School (326 students), and Ingham Virtual High School (29 students). See the Leslie Public Schools district page for the complete list.