Enrollment
293
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ovidelsie Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ovidelsie Middle School
Ovidelsie Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elsie, Michigan, enrolling 293 students.
At 16.3:1, 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 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #316.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools also operates Ovidelsie High School (372 students) and Ee Knight Elementary School (296 students) alongside Ovidelsie 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 Ovidelsie Middle School compares
Ovidelsie 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,105
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, which includes Ovidelsie Middle School.
$13,105
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 63.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elsie on the city page.
Is Ovidelsie Middle School a good school?
Ovidelsie Middle School earns 27/100 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 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.
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