- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 263381006926 · Middleville, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 18.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students)
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thornapple Kel
Thornapple Kellogg High School
982 students
- This school
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
693 students
- Mcfall Element
Mcfall Elementary School
506 students
- Page Elementar
Page Elementary School
484 students
- Lee Elementary
Lee Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Thornapple Kellogg Middle School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornapple Kellogg Middle School compares
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,578
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 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.
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
District finance for Thornapple Kellogg School District reports $13,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~693 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), down 54.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.