- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calumet, MI
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260769004354
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Calumet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calumet, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw · Michigan
NCES ID 260769004354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260769004354 · Calumet, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 14.5:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Calumet High School (525 students)
Washington Middle School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calumet High S
Calumet High School
525 students
- Clk Elementary
Clk Elementary School
496 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
275 students
- Chshorizons Sc 73
Chshorizons School
73 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$15,146
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
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.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw reports $15,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chshorizons School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calumet, MI. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Washington Middle School?
51.5% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Calumet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Washington Middle School rank among public schools in Calumet?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calumet, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw?
Besides Washington Middle School, Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw also operates Calumet High School (525 students), Clk Elementary School (496 students), and Chshorizons School (73 students). See the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district page for the complete list.