Enrollment
612
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 260195003936
Springbrook Middle School — Adrian, MI
Federal NCES profile for Springbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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: Adrian Public 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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springbrook Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springbrook Middle School reports 612 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Michigan average and 24% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 612 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Adrian Public Schools spends $16,137 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 20.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Springbrook Middle School 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 612 | 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
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Michigan — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$16,137
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 612 Top 83% in Michigan — larger than 17% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.4% +19% vs state
NCES ID 260195003936
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 612:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.2%
In-school suspensions 192
Out-of-school suspensions 94
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adrian Public Schools, which includes Springbrook Middle School.
$16,137
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 52.9%
Federal 20.9%
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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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Springbrook Middle School
How many students attend Springbrook Middle School?
Springbrook Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in ADRIAN, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springbrook Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 12% higher 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 Springbrook Middle School?
64.4% of students at Springbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springbrook Middle School is White at 56.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in ADRIAN, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springbrook Middle School?
Springbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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.