- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Petoskey, MI
Petoskey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Petoskey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262793006373
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petoskey Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Petoskey · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Petoskey Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Petoskey · Michigan
NCES ID 262793006373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Petoskey Middle School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 262793006373 · Petoskey, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 16:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Petoskey High School (862 students)
Petoskey Middle School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Petoskey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petoskey High
Petoskey High School
862 students
- This school
Petoskey Middle School
561 students
- Sheridan Schoo 252
Sheridan School
252 students
- Ottawa Element 250
Ottawa Elementary School
250 students
- Lincoln School 237
Lincoln School
237 students
- Central Elemen 234
Central Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Petoskey Middle School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petoskey Middle School compares
Petoskey 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$14,734
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Petoskey Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Petoskey reports $14,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petoskey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petoskey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Petoskey Middle School
How many students attend Petoskey Middle School?
Petoskey Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Petoskey, MI. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Middle School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Petoskey Middle School?
36.1% of students at Petoskey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petoskey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Petoskey Middle School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Petoskey, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petoskey Middle School?
Petoskey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Petoskey Middle School rank among public schools in Petoskey?
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Besides Petoskey Middle School, Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students), Sheridan School (252 students), and Ottawa Elementary School (250 students). See the Public Schools of Petoskey district page for the complete list.