- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
West Iron County Middle High School shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 263291006842 · Iron River, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 17:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stambaugh Elementary School (353 students)
West Iron County Middle High School shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How West Iron County Middle High School compares
West Iron County Middle High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,892
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
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.
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
District finance for West Iron County Public Schools reports $13,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other 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 (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.