- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ottawa Lake, MI
Whiteford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263627007441
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteford Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ottawa Lake · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI.
School address
NCES ID 263627007441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Whiteford Middle School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263627007441 · Ottawa Lake, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 14.5:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteford Elementary School (380 students)
Whiteford Middle School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whiteford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteford Elem
Whiteford Elementary School
380 students
- Whiteford High
Whiteford High School
262 students
- This school
Whiteford Middle School
188 students
What this shows Whiteford Middle School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteford Middle School compares
Whiteford 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$12,651
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Whiteford Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le reports $12,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiteford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteford Middle School
How many students attend Whiteford Middle School?
Whiteford Middle School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ottawa Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteford Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Whiteford Middle School?
23.4% of students at Whiteford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteford Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Ottawa Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteford Middle School?
Whiteford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Whiteford Middle School rank among public schools in Ottawa Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?
Besides Whiteford Middle School, Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le also operates Whiteford Elementary School (380 students) and Whiteford High School (262 students). See the Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le district page for the complete list.