- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Onsted Middle School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 262652006297 · Onsted, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 13.5:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Onsted Elementary (536 students)
Onsted Middle School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Onsted Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onsted Element
Onsted Elementary
536 students
- Onsted Communi
Onsted Community High School
365 students
- This school
Onsted Middle School
243 students
What this shows Onsted Middle School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onsted Middle School compares
Onsted 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,394
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
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.
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
District finance for Onsted Community Schools reports $14,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- 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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.