Enrollment
188
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteford Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiteford Middle School
Whiteford Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, enrolling 188 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le also operates Whiteford Elementary School (380 students) and Whiteford High School (262 students) alongside Whiteford 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 Whiteford Middle School compares
Whiteford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,545
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le, which includes Whiteford Middle School.
$11,545
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 63.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~188 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ottawa Lake on the city page.
Is Whiteford Middle School a good school?
Whiteford Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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