Enrollment
243
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Onsted, MI
Onsted Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Onsted Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262652006297
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onsted Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Onsted · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Onsted Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onsted Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Onsted, MI.
School address
District: Onsted Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262652006297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onsted Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onsted Middle School
Onsted Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Onsted, Michigan, enrolling 243 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Onsted Community Schools also operates Onsted Elementary (536 students) and Onsted Community High School (365 students) alongside Onsted 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 Onsted Middle School compares
Onsted 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$12,150
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Onsted Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onsted Community Schools, which includes Onsted Middle School.
$12,150
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Onsted Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsted Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onsted Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onsted Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- 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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Onsted Middle School
How many students attend Onsted Middle School?
Onsted Middle School has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Onsted, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onsted Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onsted Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% 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 Onsted Middle School?
40.1% of students at Onsted Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onsted Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Onsted Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Onsted, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onsted Middle School?
Onsted Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Onsted Middle School rank among public schools in Onsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Onsted Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Onsted, 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 Onsted on the city page.
Is Onsted Middle School a good school?
Onsted Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. 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 Onsted Community Schools?
Besides Onsted Middle School, Onsted Community Schools also operates Onsted Elementary (536 students) and Onsted Community High School (365 students). See the Onsted Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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