Enrollment
611
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayland Union Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayland Union Middle School
Wayland Union Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wayland, Michigan, enrolling 611 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 611 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 567 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #536, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 611 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 611 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students) and Pine Street Elementary (413 students) alongside Wayland Union 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 Wayland Union Middle School compares
Wayland Union 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayland Union Schools, which includes Wayland Union Middle School.
$12,682
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~611 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayland Union Middle School a good school?
Wayland Union Middle School earns 16/100 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 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.
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