Enrollment
250
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263048006704
North Dickinson School — Felch, MI
Federal NCES profile for North Dickinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 28
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: North Dickinson County 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Dickinson School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Dickinson School reports 250 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Michigan average and 32% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Dickinson County Schools spends $12,772 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.7% from local sources (property taxes), 40.2% from the state, and 14.1% 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 North Dickinson School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 32% | — | — |
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
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$12,772
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Per 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 250 Top 32% in Michigan — larger than 68% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.4% -35% vs state
NCES ID 263048006704
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.7
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.8%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Dickinson County Schools, which includes North Dickinson School.
$12,772
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 40.2%
Federal 14.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about North Dickinson School
How many students attend North Dickinson School?
North Dickinson School has 250 students enrolled. It is a other school in FELCH, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dickinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dickinson School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 North Dickinson School?
35.4% of students at North Dickinson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dickinson School?
The largest demographic group at North Dickinson School is White at 93.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in FELCH, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dickinson School?
North Dickinson School 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.