- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Branch, MI
Ruth Fox Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Fox Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262568006216
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Fox Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Fox Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Fox Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Branch, MI.
School address
District: North Branch Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262568006216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Ruth Fox Middle School grew from 684 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 262568006216 · North Branch, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 20.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: North Branch Elementary School (964 students)
Ruth Fox Middle School grew from 684 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ruth Fox Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Branch E
North Branch Elementary School
964 students
- This school
Ruth Fox Middle School
722 students
- North Branch H
North Branch High School
695 students
- Quest High Sch 42
Quest High School
42 students
What this shows Ruth Fox Middle School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Fox Middle School compares
Ruth Fox Middle School is a growing 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$11,437
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 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Ruth Fox Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for North Branch Area Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Fox Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Branch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Fox Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Fox Middle School
How many students attend Ruth Fox Middle School?
Ruth Fox Middle School has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Branch, MI. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fox Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fox Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruth Fox Middle School?
45.8% of students at Ruth Fox Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Fox Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Fox Middle School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in North Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Fox Middle School?
Ruth Fox Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Ruth Fox Middle School rank among public schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Fox Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Branch, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Branch Area Schools?
Besides Ruth Fox Middle School, North Branch Area Schools also operates North Branch Elementary School (964 students), North Branch High School (695 students), and Quest High School (42 students). See the North Branch Area Schools district page for the complete list.