- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leslie, MI
Leslie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leslie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262145005851
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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
Leslie Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Leslie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leslie Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leslie, MI.
School address
District: Leslie Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262145005851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Leslie Middle School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 262145005851 · Leslie, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 21.7:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodworth Elementary School (410 students)
Leslie Middle School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Leslie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodworth Elem
Woodworth Elementary School
410 students
- This school
Leslie Middle School
326 students
- Leslie High Sc
Leslie High School
322 students
- Ingham Virtual 29
Ingham Virtual High School
29 students
What this shows Leslie Middle School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leslie Middle School compares
Leslie Middle School is a growing 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.1%
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Leslie Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leslie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ingham Virtual High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leslie Middle School
How many students attend Leslie Middle School?
Leslie Middle School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leslie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leslie Middle School?
40.6% of students at Leslie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leslie Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Leslie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie Middle School?
Leslie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Leslie Middle School rank among public schools in Leslie?
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Leslie Public Schools also operates Woodworth Elementary School (410 students), Leslie High School (322 students), and Ingham Virtual High School (29 students). See the Leslie Public Schools district page for the complete list.