Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 262187005911
Middle School South — Harrison Township, MI
Federal NCES profile for Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
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: L'Anse Creuse Public Schools · 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School South 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
Middle School South reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Michigan average and 2% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding L'Anse Creuse Public Schools spends $14,217 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.6% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Middle School South 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 56% | — | — |
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
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Michigan — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,217
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 56% in Michigan — larger than 44% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.7% -3% vs state
NCES ID 262187005911
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 35.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Middle School South.
$14,217
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Middle School South
How many students attend Middle School South?
Middle School South has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School South is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 Middle School South?
52.7% of students at Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Middle School South is White at 51.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School South?
Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.