- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Oj Dejonge Middle School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262220005934 · Ludington, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 16:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ludington Elementary School (911 students)
Oj Dejonge Middle School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oj Dejonge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ludington Elem
Ludington Elementary School
911 students
- Ludington High
Ludington High School
687 students
- This school
Oj Dejonge Middle School
447 students
What this shows Oj Dejonge Middle School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oj Dejonge Middle School compares
Oj Dejonge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Ludington Area School District reports $14,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.