Enrollment
584
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Johns, MI
St Johns Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Johns Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263282006825
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Johns Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St Johns Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Johns Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Saint Johns, MI.
School address
District: St. Johns Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263282006825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Johns Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Johns Middle School
St Johns Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Saint Johns, Michigan, enrolling 584 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 604 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #582, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 584 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students) and Gateway Elementary School (320 students) alongside St Johns 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 St Johns Middle School compares
St Johns 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$11,951
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, St Johns Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns Public Schools, which includes St Johns Middle School.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 St Johns Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eureka School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Johns Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St Johns Middle School
How many students attend St Johns Middle School?
St Johns Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Johns Middle School?
35.5% of students at St Johns Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Johns Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Johns Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Johns Middle School?
St Johns Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 St Johns Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, St Johns Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Saint Johns, 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 Saint Johns on the city page.
Is St Johns Middle School a good school?
St Johns Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 St. Johns Public Schools?
Besides St Johns Middle School, St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students), Gateway Elementary School (320 students), and Oakview Elementary School (313 students). See the St. Johns Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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