Enrollment
291
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ravenna, MI
Ravenna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ravenna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262937006517
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ravenna Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ravenna · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ravenna Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ravenna Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ravenna, MI.
School address
District: Ravenna Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262937006517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ravenna Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ravenna Middle School
Ravenna Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ravenna, Michigan, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 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 572 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ravenna Public Schools also operates Beechnau Elementary School (393 students) and Ravenna High School (317 students) alongside Ravenna 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 Ravenna Middle School compares
Ravenna 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$12,016
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Ravenna Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ravenna Public Schools, which includes Ravenna Middle School.
$12,016
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 Ravenna Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechnau Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ravenna High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ravenna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary 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 (~291 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ravenna Middle School
How many students attend Ravenna Middle School?
Ravenna Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ravenna, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ravenna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ravenna Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ravenna Middle School?
45.0% of students at Ravenna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ravenna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ravenna Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Ravenna, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ravenna Middle School?
Ravenna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Ravenna Middle School rank among public schools in Ravenna?
By Resource Investment Index, Ravenna Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ravenna, 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 Ravenna on the city page.
Is Ravenna Middle School a good school?
Ravenna Middle School earns 28/100 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 Ravenna Public Schools?
Besides Ravenna Middle School, Ravenna Public Schools also operates Beechnau Elementary School (393 students) and Ravenna High School (317 students). See the Ravenna Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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