Enrollment
1,086
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Novi Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Novi 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 262613006264
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Novi Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Novi Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Novi Middle School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Novi Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262613006264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Novi Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Novi Middle School
Novi Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Novi, Michigan, enrolling 1,086 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,086 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students) and Novi Meadows School (1,048 students) alongside Novi 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 Novi Middle School compares
Novi 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 85% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,851
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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
Asian 51.8%
White 31.4%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Novi Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Novi Community School District, which includes Novi Middle School.
$13,851
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 Novi Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Novi Meadows School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Novi Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Novi Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,086 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Novi Middle School
How many students attend Novi Middle School?
Novi Middle School has 1,086 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novi Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Novi Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Novi Middle School?
7.9% of students at Novi Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Novi Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Novi Middle School is Asian at 51.8% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Novi Middle School?
Novi Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Novi Middle School rank among elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Novi Middle School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novi on the city page.
Is Novi Middle School a good school?
Novi Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Novi Community School District?
Besides Novi Middle School, Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students), Novi Meadows School (1,048 students), and Parkview Elementary School (515 students). See the Novi Community School District district page for the complete list.
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