Enrollment
121
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Rapids, MI
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Mecostaosceola Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268077000641
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mecostaosceola Education Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mecostaosceola Education Center has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks #2 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Mecosta-Osceola Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268077000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mecostaosceola Education Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mecostaosceola Education Center
Mecostaosceola Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Big Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 121 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Mecosta-Osceola Isd, also runs Pineview Homes (16 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mecostaosceola Education Center compares
Mecostaosceola Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Mecostaosceola Education Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Mecostaosceola Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineview Homes | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mecostaosceola Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~121 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mecostaosceola Education Center
How many students attend Mecostaosceola Education Center?
Mecostaosceola Education Center has 121 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecostaosceola Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecostaosceola Education Center is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Mecostaosceola Education Center?
53.0% of students at Mecostaosceola Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mecostaosceola Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Mecostaosceola Education Center is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mecostaosceola Education Center?
Mecostaosceola Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mecostaosceola Education Center rank among schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks #2 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Big Rapids on the city page.
Is Mecostaosceola Education Center a good school?
Mecostaosceola Education Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mecosta-Osceola Isd?
Besides Mecostaosceola Education Center, Mecosta-Osceola Isd also operates Pineview Homes (16 students). See the Mecosta-Osceola Isd district page for the complete list.
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