Enrollment
601
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrison Township, MI
Middle School Central
Federal NCES profile for Middle School Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262187007736
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School Central earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Harrison Township · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School Central has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School Central ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187007736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School Central compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle School Central
Middle School Central is a mid-sized middle school in Harrison Township, Michigan, enrolling 601 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 594 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #234.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and High School (1,172 students) alongside Middle School Central.
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 Middle School Central compares
Middle School Central on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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.
Funding equity
$13,245
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 72.9%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Middle School Central is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Middle School Central.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 Middle School Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle 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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle School Central
How many students attend Middle School Central?
Middle School Central has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School Central is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School Central?
41.9% of students at Middle School Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School Central?
The largest demographic group at Middle School Central is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School Central?
Middle School Central has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle School Central rank among public schools in Harrison Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School Central ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison Township on the city page.
Is Middle School Central a good school?
Middle School Central earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Middle School Central, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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