Enrollment
404
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Olivet, MI
Olivet High School
Federal NCES profile for Olivet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262637006285
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivet High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Olivet · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivet High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivet High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olivet, MI.
School address
District: Olivet Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262637006285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olivet High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olivet High School
Olivet High School is a mid-sized high school in Olivet, Michigan, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 577 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Olivet Community Schools also operates Olivet Middle School (461 students) and Fern Persons Elementary School (374 students) alongside Olivet High 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 Olivet High School compares
Olivet High 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$11,833
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Olivet High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olivet Community Schools, which includes Olivet High School.
$11,833
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 67.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 Olivet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fern Persons Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olivet High School
How many students attend Olivet High School?
Olivet High School has 404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olivet, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivet High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olivet High School?
29.5% of students at Olivet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivet High School?
The largest demographic group at Olivet High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Olivet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivet High School?
Olivet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olivet High School rank among public schools in Olivet?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivet High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olivet, 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 Olivet on the city page.
Is Olivet High School a good school?
Olivet High School earns 18/100 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 Olivet Community Schools?
Besides Olivet High School, Olivet Community Schools also operates Olivet Middle School (461 students) and Fern Persons Elementary School (374 students). See the Olivet Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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