Enrollment
982
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Middleville, MI
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Federal NCES profile for Thornapple Kellogg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263381006924
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornapple Kellogg High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Middleville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornapple Kellogg High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornapple Kellogg High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middleville, MI.
School address
District: Thornapple Kellogg School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263381006924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thornapple Kellogg High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thornapple Kellogg High School
Thornapple Kellogg High School is a large high school in Middleville, Michigan, enrolling 982 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 982 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (693 students) and Mcfall Elementary School (506 students) alongside Thornapple Kellogg High 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 Thornapple Kellogg High School compares
Thornapple Kellogg High 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,573
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Thornapple Kellogg High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thornapple Kellogg School District, which includes Thornapple Kellogg High School.
$12,573
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 61.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Thornapple Kellogg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornapple Kellogg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcfall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornapple Kellogg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high 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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thornapple Kellogg High School
How many students attend Thornapple Kellogg High School?
Thornapple Kellogg High School has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middleville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Kellogg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Kellogg High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thornapple Kellogg High School?
29.3% of students at Thornapple Kellogg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornapple Kellogg High School?
The largest demographic group at Thornapple Kellogg High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Middleville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornapple Kellogg High School?
Thornapple Kellogg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thornapple Kellogg High School rank among public schools in Middleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornapple Kellogg High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middleville, 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 Middleville on the city page.
Is Thornapple Kellogg High School a good school?
Thornapple Kellogg High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Thornapple Kellogg School District?
Besides Thornapple Kellogg High School, Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (693 students), Mcfall Elementary School (506 students), and Page Elementary School (484 students). See the Thornapple Kellogg School District district page for the complete list.
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