Enrollment
407
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iron River, MI
West Iron County Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for West Iron County Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263291006842
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Iron County Middle High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 407
- students enrolled
West Iron County Middle High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Iron County Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263291006842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Iron County Middle High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Iron County Middle High School
West Iron County Middle High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Iron River, Michigan, enrolling 407 students.
At 17:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 609 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, West Iron County Public Schools, also runs Stambaugh Elementary School (353 students).
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 West Iron County Middle High School compares
West Iron County Middle High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$12,998
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, West Iron County Middle High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Iron County Public Schools, which includes West Iron County Middle High School.
$12,998
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.7%
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 West Iron County Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stambaugh Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Iron County Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other 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 (~407 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Iron County Middle High School
How many students attend West Iron County Middle High School?
West Iron County Middle High School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iron River, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Iron County Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Iron County Middle High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 West Iron County Middle High School?
64.8% of students at West Iron County Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Iron County Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at West Iron County Middle High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Iron River, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Iron County Middle High School?
West Iron County Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Iron County Middle High School a good school?
West Iron County Middle High School earns 36/100 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 West Iron County Public Schools?
Besides West Iron County Middle High School, West Iron County Public Schools also operates Stambaugh Elementary School (353 students). See the West Iron County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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