Enrollment
363
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Pigeon, MI
White Pigeon Jrsr High School
Federal NCES profile for White Pigeon Jrsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263612007210
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pigeon Jrsr High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 363
- students enrolled
White Pigeon Jrsr High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White Pigeon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263612007210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Pigeon Jrsr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Pigeon Jrsr High School
White Pigeon Jrsr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in White Pigeon, Michigan, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #413.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 363 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, White Pigeon Community Schools, also runs Central Elementary School (366 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 White Pigeon Jrsr High School compares
White Pigeon Jrsr 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$11,304
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, White Pigeon Jrsr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Pigeon Community Schools, which includes White Pigeon Jrsr High School.
$11,304
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.0%
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 White Pigeon Jrsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pigeon Jrsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- 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 (~363 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Pigeon Jrsr High School
How many students attend White Pigeon Jrsr High School?
White Pigeon Jrsr High School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Pigeon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pigeon Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pigeon Jrsr High School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower 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 White Pigeon Jrsr High School?
44.8% of students at White Pigeon Jrsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pigeon Jrsr High School?
The largest demographic group at White Pigeon Jrsr High School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in White Pigeon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pigeon Jrsr High School?
White Pigeon Jrsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
Is White Pigeon Jrsr High School a good school?
White Pigeon Jrsr High School earns 25/100 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 White Pigeon Community Schools?
Besides White Pigeon Jrsr High School, White Pigeon Community Schools also operates Central Elementary School (366 students). See the White Pigeon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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