Enrollment
461
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olivet, MI
Olivet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Olivet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262637006286
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivet Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Olivet · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivet Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivet Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olivet, MI.
School address
District: Olivet Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262637006286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olivet Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olivet Middle School
Olivet Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Olivet, Michigan, enrolling 461 students.
At 17.7:1, 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 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 676 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #588, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Olivet Community Schools also operates Olivet High School (404 students) and Fern Persons Elementary School (374 students) alongside Olivet 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 Olivet Middle School compares
Olivet 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Olivet Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olivet Community Schools, which includes Olivet Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fern Persons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olivet Middle School
How many students attend Olivet Middle School?
Olivet Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olivet, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivet Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olivet Middle School?
37.7% of students at Olivet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Olivet Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Olivet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivet Middle School?
Olivet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Olivet Middle School rank among public schools in Olivet?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivet Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Olivet Middle School earns 19/100 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 Middle School, Olivet Community Schools also operates Olivet High School (404 students) and Fern Persons Elementary School (374 students). See the Olivet Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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