Enrollment
693
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middleville, MI
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263381006926
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Middleville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Middleville, MI.
School address
District: Thornapple Kellogg School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263381006926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thornapple Kellogg Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is a large middle school in Middleville, Michigan, enrolling 693 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 693 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students) and Mcfall Elementary School (506 students) alongside Thornapple Kellogg 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 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School compares
Thornapple Kellogg 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thornapple Kellogg School District, which includes Thornapple Kellogg Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornapple Kellogg High School | Larger | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
How many students attend Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middleville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
31.9% of students at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Middleville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornapple Kellogg Middle School?
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School rank among public schools in Middleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School earns 25/100 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 Thornapple Kellogg School District?
Besides Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 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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