Enrollment
390
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haslett, MI
Wilkshire School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkshire School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261794005466
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkshire School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Haslett · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkshire School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkshire School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Haslett, MI.
School address
District: Haslett Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261794005466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilkshire School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilkshire School
Wilkshire School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Haslett, Michigan, enrolling 390 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 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.
Against 545 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #208.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Haslett Public Schools also operates Haslett High School (774 students) and Haslett Middle School (660 students) alongside Wilkshire 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 Wilkshire School compares
Wilkshire 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,617
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Wilkshire School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haslett Public Schools, which includes Wilkshire School.
$13,617
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 9.1%
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 Wilkshire School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haslett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera Ralya Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murphy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkshire School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~390 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilkshire School
How many students attend Wilkshire School?
Wilkshire School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haslett, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkshire School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkshire School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Wilkshire School?
28.0% of students at Wilkshire School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkshire School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkshire School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Haslett, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkshire School?
Wilkshire School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Wilkshire School rank among public schools in Haslett?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkshire School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Haslett, 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 Haslett on the city page.
Is Wilkshire School a good school?
Wilkshire School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Haslett Public Schools?
Besides Wilkshire School, Haslett Public Schools also operates Haslett High School (774 students), Haslett Middle School (660 students), and Vera Ralya Elementary School (391 students). See the Haslett Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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