Enrollment
1,268
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gobles, MI
Michigan Online School
Federal NCES profile for Michigan Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260111208844Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michigan Online School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gobles · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Michigan Online School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Online School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI.
School address
District: Michigan Online School · Michigan
NCES ID 260111208844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michigan Online School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michigan Online School
Michigan Online School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Gobles, Michigan, enrolling 1,268 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 91% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,268 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Michigan Online School spends $8,542 per pupil, 37% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gobles's public schools, it stands alongside Gobles Virtual Academy (35 students): Michigan Online School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.4:1 vs 5.8:1).
Michigan Online School is a single-school charter district, so Michigan Online School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,268 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Michigan, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Michigan Online School compares
Michigan Online 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 | 33.4:1 | ▲ 91% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
33.4:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$8,542
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 52.9%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Michigan Online School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan Online School, which includes Michigan Online School.
$8,542
Per student
-37%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 93.3%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Gobles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Michigan Online School
How many students attend Michigan Online School?
Michigan Online School has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gobles, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Online School is 33.4:1, which is 91% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michigan Online School?
77.0% of students at Michigan Online School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan Online School?
The largest demographic group at Michigan Online School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Gobles, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan Online School?
Michigan Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Michigan Online School rank among schools in Gobles?
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Online School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gobles on the city page.
Is Michigan Online School a good school?
Michigan Online School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Michigan Online School?
None; Michigan Online School is a single-school charter district, and Michigan Online School is its only campus.
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