Enrollment
180
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inkster, MI
Tomlinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tomlinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261164001735
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomlinson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomlinson Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261164001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomlinson Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomlinson Middle School
Tomlinson Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Inkster, Michigan, enrolling 180 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
The surrounding Westwood Community School District spends $18,117 per pupil, 34% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 44.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students) and Robichaud Senior High School (328 students) alongside Tomlinson 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 Tomlinson Middle School compares
Tomlinson 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 75.0%
White 15.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Tomlinson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Community School District, which includes Tomlinson Middle School.
$18,117
Per student
+34%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 44.4%
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 Tomlinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robichaud Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood North Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomlinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 87:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~180 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tomlinson Middle School
How many students attend Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inkster, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Tomlinson Middle School?
91.4% of students at Tomlinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomlinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tomlinson Middle School is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tomlinson Middle School rank among public schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Inkster, 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 Inkster on the city page.
Is Tomlinson Middle School a good school?
Tomlinson Middle School earns 35/100 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 Westwood Community School District?
Besides Tomlinson Middle School, Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students), Robichaud Senior High School (328 students), and Daly School (175 students). See the Westwood Community School District district page for the complete list.
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