Enrollment
609
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamston, MI
Williamston High School
Federal NCES profile for Williamston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263642007718
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamston High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamston High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Williamston, MI.
School address
District: Williamston Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263642007718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamston High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamston High School
Williamston High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Williamston, Michigan, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Williamston Community Schools also operates Williamston Middle School (440 students) and Williamston Discovery Elementary School (428 students) alongside Williamston High 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 Williamston High School compares
Williamston 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,350
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Williamston High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamston Community Schools, which includes Williamston High School.
$11,350
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 61.5%
Federal 6.1%
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 Williamston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamston Discovery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamston Explorer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high 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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamston High School
How many students attend Williamston High School?
Williamston High School has 609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamston High School?
17.5% of students at Williamston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamston High School?
The largest demographic group at Williamston High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Williamston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamston High School?
Williamston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williamston High School rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Williamston, 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 Williamston on the city page.
Is Williamston High School a good school?
Williamston High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Williamston Community Schools?
Besides Williamston High School, Williamston Community Schools also operates Williamston Middle School (440 students), Williamston Discovery Elementary School (428 students), and Williamston Explorer Elementary School (387 students). See the Williamston Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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