Enrollment
388
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, MI
Memphis Juniorsenior High School
Federal NCES profile for Memphis Juniorsenior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262349006025
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memphis Juniorsenior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 388
- students enrolled
Memphis Juniorsenior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Memphis Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262349006025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memphis Juniorsenior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memphis Juniorsenior High School
Memphis Juniorsenior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Memphis, Michigan, enrolling 388 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 620 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #539, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Memphis Community Schools, also runs Memphis Elementary School (321 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 Memphis Juniorsenior High School compares
Memphis Juniorsenior High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Memphis Juniorsenior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis Community Schools, which includes Memphis Juniorsenior High School.
$13,294
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 52.2%
Federal 16.8%
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.
How Memphis Juniorsenior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memphis Juniorsenior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~388 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memphis Juniorsenior High School
How many students attend Memphis Juniorsenior High School?
Memphis Juniorsenior High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Juniorsenior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Juniorsenior High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Memphis Juniorsenior High School?
33.3% of students at Memphis Juniorsenior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memphis Juniorsenior High School?
The largest demographic group at Memphis Juniorsenior High School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Memphis, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memphis Juniorsenior High School?
Memphis Juniorsenior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Memphis Juniorsenior High School a good school?
Memphis Juniorsenior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Memphis Community Schools?
Besides Memphis Juniorsenior High School, Memphis Community Schools also operates Memphis Elementary School (321 students). See the Memphis Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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