- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newaygo, MI
Newaygo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newaygo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262532006192
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newaygo Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newaygo · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newaygo Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newaygo Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newaygo, MI.
School address
District: Newaygo Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262532006192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Newaygo Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262532006192 · Newaygo, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 17.5:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Newaygo Elementary School (635 students)
Newaygo Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Newaygo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newaygo Elemen
Newaygo Elementary School
635 students
- This school
Newaygo Middle School
472 students
- Newaygo High S
Newaygo High School
460 students
What this shows Newaygo Middle School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newaygo Middle School compares
Newaygo 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above 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
50.6%
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
$13,542
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Newaygo Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Newaygo Public School District reports $13,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newaygo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newaygo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newaygo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newaygo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newaygo Middle School
How many students attend Newaygo Middle School?
Newaygo Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newaygo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newaygo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newaygo Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newaygo Middle School?
54.2% of students at Newaygo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newaygo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newaygo Middle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Newaygo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newaygo Middle School?
Newaygo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newaygo Middle School rank among public schools in Newaygo?
By Resource Investment Index, Newaygo Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newaygo, 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 Newaygo Public School District?
Besides Newaygo Middle School, Newaygo Public School District also operates Newaygo Elementary School (635 students) and Newaygo High School (460 students). See the Newaygo Public School District district page for the complete list.