- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owosso, MI
Owosso Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Owosso Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262721006331
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owosso Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Owosso · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Owosso Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owosso Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI.
School address
District: Owosso Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262721006331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Owosso Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262721006331 · Owosso, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 20:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Owosso High School (805 students)
Owosso Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Owosso Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owosso High Sc
Owosso High School
805 students
- This school
Owosso Middle School
641 students
- Bryant School
Bryant School
431 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
421 students
- Central School
Central School
409 students
- Lincoln Altern 131
Lincoln Alternative High School
131 students
What this shows Owosso Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owosso Middle School compares
Owosso Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Owosso Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Owosso Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owosso Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owosso Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owosso Middle School
How many students attend Owosso Middle School?
Owosso Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owosso, MI. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owosso Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owosso Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owosso Middle School?
58.3% of students at Owosso Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owosso Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Owosso Middle School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Owosso, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owosso Middle School?
Owosso Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Owosso Middle School rank among public schools in Owosso?
By Resource Investment Index, Owosso Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Owosso, 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 Owosso on the city page.
What other schools are in Owosso Public Schools?
Besides Owosso Middle School, Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students), Bryant School (431 students), and Emerson School (421 students). See the Owosso Public Schools district page for the complete list.