Enrollment
602
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263036006654
Rudyard Area Schools — Rudyard, MI
Federal NCES profile for Rudyard Area Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rudyard Area Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rudyard Area Schools compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rudyard Area Schools reports 602 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Michigan average and 14% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rudyard Area Schools spends $16,750 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.0% from the state, and 30.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rudyard Area Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% above 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
— 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,750
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 602 Top 83% in Michigan — larger than 17% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.9% +8% vs state
NCES ID 263036006654
Student demographics
White 60.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.5%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rudyard Area Schools, which includes Rudyard Area Schools.
$16,750
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 30.5%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rudyard Area Schools
How many students attend Rudyard Area Schools?
Rudyard Area Schools has 602 students enrolled. It is a other school in RUDYARD, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudyard Area Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudyard Area Schools is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rudyard Area Schools?
58.9% of students at Rudyard Area Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rudyard Area Schools?
The largest demographic group at Rudyard Area Schools is White at 60.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in RUDYARD, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rudyard Area Schools?
Rudyard Area Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.