Enrollment
178
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roscommon, MI
Roscommon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roscommon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261583005234
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roscommon Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Roscommon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roscommon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roscommon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Roscommon, MI.
School address
District: Roscommon Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261583005234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roscommon Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roscommon Middle School
Roscommon Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Roscommon, Michigan, enrolling 178 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Roscommon Area Public Schools also operates Roscommon High School (337 students) and Roscommon Elementary School (276 students) alongside Roscommon 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 Roscommon Middle School compares
Roscommon 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
94.9%
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
$14,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Roscommon Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roscommon Area Public Schools, which includes Roscommon Middle School.
$14,586
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 12.3%
Federal 17.2%
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 Roscommon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roscommon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roscommon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roscommon Middle School
How many students attend Roscommon Middle School?
Roscommon Middle School has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roscommon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roscommon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roscommon Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Roscommon Middle School?
52.6% of students at Roscommon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roscommon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roscommon Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Roscommon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roscommon Middle School?
Roscommon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Roscommon Middle School rank among public schools in Roscommon?
By Resource Investment Index, Roscommon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Roscommon, 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 Roscommon on the city page.
Is Roscommon Middle School a good school?
Roscommon Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Roscommon Area Public Schools?
Besides Roscommon Middle School, Roscommon Area Public Schools also operates Roscommon High School (337 students) and Roscommon Elementary School (276 students). See the Roscommon Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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