Enrollment
21
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268068007910
Maurice Spear Campus — Adrian, MI
Federal NCES profile for Maurice Spear Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 →
School address
District: Lenawee Isd · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maurice Spear Campus compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maurice Spear Campus reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% 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 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Michigan average and 71% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Maurice Spear Campus 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 63% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 52% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 21 Top 4% in Michigan — larger than 96% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.5% +63% vs state
NCES ID 268068007910
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
Similar other schools in Adrian
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adrian High School
Standard public school
804 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sutton South Early Learning Center
Standard public school
330 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
280 students 16:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
187 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Milton C Porter Ed Center
Special-education school
105 students 2.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Maurice Spear Campus
How many students attend Maurice Spear Campus?
Maurice Spear Campus has 21 students enrolled. It is a other school in ADRIAN, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice Spear Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice Spear Campus is 8.7:1, which is 52% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 45% 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 Maurice Spear Campus?
88.5% of students at Maurice Spear Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurice Spear Campus?
The largest demographic group at Maurice Spear Campus is White at 61.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ADRIAN, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurice Spear Campus?
Maurice Spear Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.