- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockford, MI
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Hs Freshman Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263003006592
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Hs Freshman Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockford Hs Freshman Center has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Hs Freshman Center ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003006592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Rockford Hs Freshman Center shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 263003006592 · Rockford, MI High · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 15.8:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
Rockford Hs Freshman Center shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rockford Hs Freshman Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- North Rockford
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- East Rockford
East Rockford Middle School
788 students
- This school 584
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
584 students
- Crestwood Elem 469
Crestwood Elementary School
469 students
- Lakes Elementa 409
Lakes Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Rockford Hs Freshman Center reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Hs Freshman Center compares
Rockford Hs Freshman Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$13,705
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Rockford Hs Freshman Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Rockford Public Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockford Hs Freshman Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Hs Freshman Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Hs Freshman Center
How many students attend Rockford Hs Freshman Center?
Rockford Hs Freshman Center has 584 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Hs Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Hs Freshman Center is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Rockford Hs Freshman Center?
15.1% of students at Rockford Hs Freshman Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Hs Freshman Center?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Hs Freshman Center is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Hs Freshman Center?
Rockford Hs Freshman Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Rockford Hs Freshman Center rank among high schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Hs Freshman Center ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Besides Rockford Hs Freshman Center, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.