- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Pleasant, MI
Vowles School
Federal NCES profile for Vowles School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262475006138
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vowles School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vowles School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vowles School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vowles School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262475006138 · Mount Pleasant, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Vowles School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vowles School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- This school 235
Vowles School
235 students
What this shows Vowles School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vowles School compares
Vowles 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Vowles School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vowles School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vowles School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vowles School
How many students attend Vowles School?
Vowles School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Pleasant, MI. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vowles School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vowles School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vowles School?
49.6% of students at Vowles School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vowles School?
The largest demographic group at Vowles School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vowles School?
Vowles School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vowles School rank among schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Vowles School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Vowles School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), and Fancher School (431 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.