- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainwell, MI
Plainwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plainwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262853006404
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainwell Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Plainwell · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainwell Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainwell Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Plainwell, MI.
School address
District: Plainwell Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262853006404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Plainwell Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262853006404 · Plainwell, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.2:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainwell High School (828 students)
Plainwell Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Plainwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainwell High
Plainwell High School
828 students
- This school
Plainwell Middle School
569 students
- Gilkey Element
Gilkey Elementary School
439 students
- Starr Elementa
Starr Elementary School
410 students
- Cooper Element 288
Cooper Elementary School
288 students
- Renaissance Hi 86
Renaissance High School
86 students
What this shows Plainwell Middle School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainwell Middle School compares
Plainwell 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,191
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Plainwell Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plainwell Community Schools reports $13,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainwell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilkey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainwell Middle School
How many students attend Plainwell Middle School?
Plainwell Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainwell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainwell Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Plainwell Middle School?
33.6% of students at Plainwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plainwell Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Plainwell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainwell Middle School?
Plainwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Plainwell Middle School rank among public schools in Plainwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainwell Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Plainwell, 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 Plainwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainwell Community Schools?
Besides Plainwell Middle School, Plainwell Community Schools also operates Plainwell High School (828 students), Gilkey Elementary School (439 students), and Starr Elementary School (410 students). See the Plainwell Community Schools district page for the complete list.