Enrollment
770
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261947005612
Luther L Wright K12 School — Ironwood, MI
Federal NCES profile for Luther L Wright K12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther L Wright K12 School earns an F Resource Investment Index (26/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 26/100
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 770
- students enrolled
School address
District: Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther L Wright K12 School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Luther L Wright K12 School reports 770 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Michigan average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 385 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County spends $13,850 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.4% from local sources (property taxes), 43.5% from the state, and 35.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther L Wright K12 School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 64% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
770 larger than 84% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.0%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,850
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 770 Top 90% in Michigan — larger than 10% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.0% +3% vs state
NCES ID 261947005612
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 385:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County, which includes Luther L Wright K12 School.
$13,850
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 43.5%
Federal 35.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Luther L Wright K12 School
How many students attend Luther L Wright K12 School?
Luther L Wright K12 School has 770 students enrolled. It is a other school in IRONWOOD, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luther L Wright K12 School?
56.0% of students at Luther L Wright K12 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther L Wright K12 School?
The largest demographic group at Luther L Wright K12 School is White at 89.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in IRONWOOD, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther L Wright K12 School?
Luther L Wright K12 School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.