Enrollment
261
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Napoleon, MI
Napoleon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Napoleon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262496006175
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Napoleon Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Napoleon · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Napoleon Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Napoleon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Napoleon, MI.
School address
District: Napoleon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262496006175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Napoleon Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Napoleon Middle School
Napoleon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Napoleon, Michigan, enrolling 261 students.
At 17.4:1, 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 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 417 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #355, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Napoleon Community Schools also operates Ezra Eby Elementary School (564 students) and Napoleon High School (381 students) alongside Napoleon Middle School.
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 Napoleon Middle School compares
Napoleon Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$11,670
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 90.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Napoleon Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napoleon Community Schools, which includes Napoleon Middle School.
$11,670
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 68.4%
Federal 8.4%
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 Napoleon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Eby Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napoleon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ackerson Lake Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Napoleon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 84:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Napoleon Middle School
How many students attend Napoleon Middle School?
Napoleon Middle School has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Napoleon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napoleon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Napoleon Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Napoleon Middle School?
40.1% of students at Napoleon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Napoleon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Napoleon Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Napoleon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Napoleon Middle School?
Napoleon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Napoleon Middle School rank among public schools in Napoleon?
By Resource Investment Index, Napoleon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Napoleon, 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 Napoleon on the city page.
Is Napoleon Middle School a good school?
Napoleon Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Napoleon Community Schools?
Besides Napoleon Middle School, Napoleon Community Schools also operates Ezra Eby Elementary School (564 students), Napoleon High School (381 students), and Ackerson Lake Community Education (84 students). See the Napoleon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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