- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Onaway, MI
Onaway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Onaway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262640001170
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onaway Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Onaway · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Onaway Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Onaway, MI.
School address
District: Onaway Area Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262640001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Onaway Middle School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262640001170 · Onaway, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 15.1:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Onaway Elementary School (246 students)
Onaway Middle School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Onaway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onaway Element
Onaway Elementary School
246 students
- Onaway Senior
Onaway Senior High School
159 students
- This school
Onaway Middle School
106 students
What this shows Onaway Middle School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onaway Middle School compares
Onaway Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Onaway Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Onaway Area Community School District reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onaway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onaway Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onaway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onaway Middle School
How many students attend Onaway Middle School?
Onaway Middle School has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Onaway, MI. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaway Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Onaway Middle School?
55.6% of students at Onaway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onaway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Onaway Middle School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Onaway, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onaway Middle School?
Onaway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onaway Middle School rank among public schools in Onaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Onaway, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onaway Area Community School District?
Besides Onaway Middle School, Onaway Area Community School District also operates Onaway Elementary School (246 students) and Onaway Senior High School (159 students). See the Onaway Area Community School District district page for the complete list.