Enrollment
472
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newaygo Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newaygo Middle School
Newaygo Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newaygo, Michigan, enrolling 472 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 668 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #530, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newaygo Public School District also operates Newaygo Elementary School (635 students) and Newaygo High School (460 students) alongside Newaygo 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 Newaygo Middle School compares
Newaygo 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,064
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newaygo Public School District, which includes Newaygo Middle School.
$12,064
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 57.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newaygo on the city page.
Is Newaygo Middle School a good school?
Newaygo Middle School earns 20/100 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 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.
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