- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Waverly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263552007164
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Middle School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Waverly Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263552007164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Waverly Middle School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 263552007164 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 17.3:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Senior High School (987 students)
Waverly Middle School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waverly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly Senior
Waverly Senior High School
987 students
- This school
Waverly Middle School
451 students
- East Intermedi
East Intermediate School
429 students
- Winans Element 392
Winans Elementary School
392 students
- Elmwood Elemen 379
Elmwood Elementary School
379 students
- Meryl S Colt E 184
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
184 students
What this shows Waverly Middle School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Middle School compares
Waverly 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$15,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Waverly Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waverly Community Schools reports $15,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winans Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Middle School
How many students attend Waverly Middle School?
Waverly Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Waverly Middle School?
58.3% of students at Waverly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Middle School is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Middle School?
Waverly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Waverly Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Middle School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly Community Schools?
Besides Waverly Middle School, Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Senior High School (987 students), East Intermediate School (429 students), and Winans Elementary School (392 students). See the Waverly Community Schools district page for the complete list.