- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Tecumseh Middle School held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 263372008843 · Tecumseh, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 20:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Tecumseh High School (736 students)
Tecumseh Middle School held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tecumseh Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tecumseh Middle School
900 students
- Tecumseh High
Tecumseh High School
736 students
- Tecumseh Acres
Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center
360 students
- Sutton South E 330
Sutton South Early Learning Center
330 students
- Patterson Inte 175
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
175 students
- Herrick Park I 164
Herrick Park Intermediate School
164 students
What this shows Tecumseh Middle School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tecumseh Middle School compares
Tecumseh Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,845
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
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.
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
District finance for Tecumseh Public Schools reports $13,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~900 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.