- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayland, MI
Wayland Union Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wayland Union Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263555000447
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayland Union Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wayland · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayland Union Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayland Union Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wayland, MI.
School address
District: Wayland Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263555000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Wayland Union Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 263555000447 · Wayland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 16.5:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayland High School (800 students)
Wayland Union Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wayland Union Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayland High S
Wayland High School
800 students
- This school
Wayland Union Middle School
611 students
- Pine Street El
Pine Street Elementary
413 students
- Dorr School 311
Dorr School
311 students
- Bessie B Baker 280
Bessie B Baker School
280 students
- Rj Steeby Scho 256
Rj Steeby School
256 students
What this shows Wayland Union Middle School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayland Union Middle School compares
Wayland Union 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$13,860
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Wayland Union Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayland Union Schools reports $13,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayland Union Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorr School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie B Baker School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rj Steeby School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayland Union Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayland Union Middle School
How many students attend Wayland Union Middle School?
Wayland Union Middle School has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayland Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayland Union Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Wayland Union Middle School?
33.6% of students at Wayland Union Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayland Union Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wayland Union Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Wayland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayland Union Middle School?
Wayland Union Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Wayland Union Middle School rank among elementary schools in Wayland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayland Union Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wayland, 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 Wayland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayland Union Schools?
Besides Wayland Union Middle School, Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students), Pine Street Elementary (413 students), and Dorr School (311 students). See the Wayland Union Schools district page for the complete list.