- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, MI
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261725005409
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI.
School address
District: Gull Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261725005409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 261725005409 · Richland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 16.2:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gull Lake High School (877 students)
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gull Lake High
Gull Lake High School
877 students
- Gull Lake Midd
Gull Lake Middle School
717 students
- This school
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
698 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary School
412 students
- Gull Lake Virt
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
392 students
- Kellogg Elemen 278
Kellogg Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School compares
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,890
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gull Lake Community Schools reports $13,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Virtual Partnership | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
How many students attend Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
26.3% of students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Richland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Gull Lake Community Schools?
Besides Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students), Gull Lake Middle School (717 students), and Richland Elementary School (412 students). See the Gull Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.