- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elsie, MI
Ovidelsie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ovidelsie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262715006323
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ovidelsie Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elsie · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ovidelsie Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ovidelsie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elsie, MI.
School address
District: Ovid-Elsie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262715006323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ovidelsie Middle School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262715006323 · Elsie, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ovidelsie High School (372 students)
Ovidelsie Middle School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ovidelsie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ovidelsie High
Ovidelsie High School
372 students
- Ee Knight Elem
Ee Knight Elementary School
296 students
- This school
Ovidelsie Middle School
293 students
- Leonard Elemen
Leonard Elementary School
284 students
- Ovidelsie Comm 30
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt Hs
30 students
What this shows Ovidelsie Middle School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ovidelsie Middle School compares
Ovidelsie Middle School is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$14,969
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Ovidelsie Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ovid-Elsie Area Schools reports $14,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ovidelsie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovidelsie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ee Knight Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ovidelsie Comm Edalt Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ovidelsie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ovidelsie Middle School
How many students attend Ovidelsie Middle School?
Ovidelsie Middle School has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elsie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ovidelsie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ovidelsie Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Ovidelsie Middle School?
46.5% of students at Ovidelsie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ovidelsie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ovidelsie Middle School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Elsie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ovidelsie Middle School?
Ovidelsie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Ovidelsie Middle School rank among public schools in Elsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ovidelsie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elsie, 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 Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
Besides Ovidelsie Middle School, Ovid-Elsie Area Schools also operates Ovidelsie High School (372 students), Ee Knight Elementary School (296 students), and Leonard Elementary School (284 students). See the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district page for the complete list.