Enrollment
447
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ludington, MI
Oj Dejonge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oj Dejonge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262220005934
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oj Dejonge Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ludington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oj Dejonge Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oj Dejonge Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ludington, MI.
School address
District: Ludington Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262220005934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oj Dejonge Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oj Dejonge Middle School
Oj Dejonge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ludington, Michigan, enrolling 447 students.
At 16:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 718 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ludington Area School District also operates Ludington Elementary School (911 students) and Ludington High School (687 students) alongside Oj Dejonge 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 Oj Dejonge Middle School compares
Oj Dejonge 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$12,900
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Oj Dejonge Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ludington Area School District, which includes Oj Dejonge Middle School.
$12,900
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 15.3%
Federal 6.8%
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 Oj Dejonge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ludington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oj Dejonge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle 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 (~447 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oj Dejonge Middle School
How many students attend Oj Dejonge Middle School?
Oj Dejonge Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ludington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oj Dejonge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oj Dejonge Middle School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Oj Dejonge Middle School?
44.2% of students at Oj Dejonge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oj Dejonge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oj Dejonge Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Ludington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oj Dejonge Middle School?
Oj Dejonge 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 Oj Dejonge Middle School rank among public schools in Ludington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oj Dejonge Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ludington, 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 Ludington on the city page.
Is Oj Dejonge Middle School a good school?
Oj Dejonge Middle School earns 30/100 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 Ludington Area School District?
Besides Oj Dejonge Middle School, Ludington Area School District also operates Ludington Elementary School (911 students) and Ludington High School (687 students). See the Ludington Area School District district page for the complete list.
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