- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Negaunee, MI
Negaunee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Negaunee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262502006177
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Negaunee Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Negaunee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Negaunee Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Negaunee Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, MI.
School address
District: Negaunee Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262502006177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Negaunee Middle School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 262502006177 · Negaunee, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 17.8:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview School (584 students)
Negaunee Middle School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Negaunee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Schoo
Lakeview School
584 students
- Negaunee High
Negaunee High School
474 students
- This school
Negaunee Middle School
464 students
What this shows Negaunee Middle School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Negaunee Middle School compares
Negaunee Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Negaunee Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Negaunee Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Negaunee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Negaunee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Negaunee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Negaunee Middle School
How many students attend Negaunee Middle School?
Negaunee Middle School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Negaunee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Negaunee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Negaunee Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Negaunee Middle School?
26.3% of students at Negaunee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Negaunee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Negaunee Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Negaunee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Negaunee Middle School?
Negaunee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Negaunee Middle School rank among public schools in Negaunee?
By Resource Investment Index, Negaunee Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Negaunee Public Schools?
Besides Negaunee Middle School, Negaunee Public Schools also operates Lakeview School (584 students) and Negaunee High School (474 students). See the Negaunee Public Schools district page for the complete list.