- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MI
Northwest Kidder Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Kidder Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262601006253
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Kidder Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 25
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Kidder Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Kidder Middle School ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262601006253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Northwest Kidder Middle School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262601006253 · Jackson, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 14.8:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (958 students)
Northwest Kidder Middle School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwest Kidder Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
958 students
- Northwest Earl
Northwest Early Elementary School
848 students
- This school
Northwest Kidder Middle School
786 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
758 students
- Northwest Conn 157
Northwest Connect
157 students
What this shows Northwest Kidder Middle School reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Kidder Middle School compares
Northwest Kidder 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$12,624
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Northwest Kidder Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northwest Community Schools reports $12,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Kidder Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Early Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Connect | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Kidder Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 39.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Kidder Middle School
How many students attend Northwest Kidder Middle School?
Northwest Kidder Middle School has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Kidder Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Kidder Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Northwest Kidder Middle School?
47.5% of students at Northwest Kidder Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Kidder Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Kidder Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Kidder Middle School?
Northwest Kidder Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Northwest Kidder Middle School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Kidder Middle School ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Community Schools?
Besides Northwest Kidder Middle School, Northwest Community Schools also operates Northwest High School (958 students), Northwest Early Elementary School (848 students), and Northwest Elementary School (758 students). See the Northwest Community Schools district page for the complete list.