Enrollment
900
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tecumseh, MI
Tecumseh Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263372008843
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tecumseh Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tecumseh Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI.
School address
District: Tecumseh Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263372008843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tecumseh Middle School
Tecumseh Middle School is a large elementary school in Tecumseh, Michigan, enrolling 900 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 900 students.
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 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tecumseh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Patterson Intermediate Learning Center (175 students): Tecumseh Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 13.5:1).
Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh High School (736 students) and Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students) alongside Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Middle School compares
Tecumseh 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$12,757
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Tecumseh Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Public Schools, which includes Tecumseh Middle School.
$12,757
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Tecumseh Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutton South Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patterson Intermediate Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrick Park Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tecumseh Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tecumseh
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh Middle School
How many students attend Tecumseh Middle School?
Tecumseh Middle School has 900 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tecumseh Middle School?
28.9% of students at Tecumseh Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tecumseh Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh Middle School?
Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Middle School rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Tecumseh Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Tecumseh Middle School a good school?
Tecumseh Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Tecumseh Public Schools?
Besides Tecumseh Middle School, Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh High School (736 students), Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students), and Sutton South Early Learning Center (330 students). See the Tecumseh Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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