- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamston, MI
Williamston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Williamston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263642007227
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamston Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamston Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Williamston, MI.
School address
District: Williamston Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263642007227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Williamston Middle School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 263642007227 · Williamston, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 19.1:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamston High School (609 students)
Williamston Middle School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Williamston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamston Hi
Williamston High School
609 students
- This school
Williamston Middle School
440 students
- Williamston Di
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
428 students
- Williamston Ex
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Williamston Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamston Middle School compares
Williamston Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,244
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Williamston Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Williamston Community Schools reports $13,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamston Discovery Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamston Explorer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamston Middle School
How many students attend Williamston Middle School?
Williamston Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamston Middle School?
21.7% of students at Williamston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Williamston Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Williamston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamston Middle School?
Williamston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Williamston Middle School rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Williamston Community Schools?
Besides Williamston Middle School, Williamston Community Schools also operates Williamston High School (609 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.