Enrollment
237
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schoolcraft, MI
Schoolcraft Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schoolcraft Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263102006733
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoolcraft Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Schoolcraft · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Schoolcraft Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Schoolcraft, MI.
School address
District: Schoolcraft Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263102006733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schoolcraft Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schoolcraft Middle School
Schoolcraft Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Schoolcraft, Michigan, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Schoolcraft Community Schools also operates Schoolcraft Elementary School (583 students) and Schoolcraft High School (502 students) alongside Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft Middle School compares
Schoolcraft 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$12,063
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schoolcraft Community Schools, which includes Schoolcraft Middle School.
$12,063
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 64.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 Schoolcraft Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolcraft High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schoolcraft Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~237 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schoolcraft Middle School
How many students attend Schoolcraft Middle School?
Schoolcraft Middle School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schoolcraft, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schoolcraft Middle School?
23.2% of students at Schoolcraft Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoolcraft Middle School?
Schoolcraft Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schoolcraft Middle School rank among public schools in Schoolcraft?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Schoolcraft, 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 Schoolcraft on the city page.
Is Schoolcraft Middle School a good school?
Schoolcraft Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 Schoolcraft Community Schools?
Besides Schoolcraft Middle School, Schoolcraft Community Schools also operates Schoolcraft Elementary School (583 students) and Schoolcraft High School (502 students). See the Schoolcraft Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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