- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ironwood, MI
Luther L Wright K12 School
Federal NCES profile for Luther L Wright K12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261947005612
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther L Wright K12 School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 770
- students enrolled
Luther L Wright K12 School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County · Michigan
NCES ID 261947005612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Luther L Wright K12 School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 261947005612 · Ironwood, MI Other · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gogebic Co Community Education (45 students)
Luther L Wright K12 School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Luther L Wright K12 School compares
Luther L Wright K12 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$14,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Luther L Wright K12 School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County reports $14,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther L Wright K12 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gogebic Co Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther L Wright K12 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~770 students)
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 public school in Ironwood, MI. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County?
Besides Luther L Wright K12 School, Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County also operates Gogebic Co Community Education (45 students). See the Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County district page for the complete list.