Enrollment
271
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262622006277
Oakridge Middle School — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
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: Oakridge Public 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oakridge Middle School reports 271 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% above the Michigan average and 15% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 180 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oakridge Public Schools spends $16,839 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.2% from local sources (property taxes), 70.3% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Oakridge Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 36% | — | — |
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
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$16,839
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 179 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 271 Top 36% in Michigan — larger than 64% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.4% +9% vs state
NCES ID 262622006277
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 94
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakridge Public Schools, which includes Oakridge Middle School.
$16,839
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 70.3%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
Similar other schools in Muskegon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Timberland Academy
Standard public school
613 students 16:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Campbell Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Ross Park Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Middle School
How many students attend Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has 271 students enrolled. It is a other school in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower 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 Oakridge Middle School?
59.4% of students at Oakridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Middle School is White at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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.