- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center Line, MI
Wolfe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wolfe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260858004409
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfe Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Center Line · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfe Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Center Line, MI.
School address
District: Center Line Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260858004409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wolfe Middle School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 260858004409 · Center Line, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Line High School (646 students)
Wolfe Middle School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wolfe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Line Hi
Center Line High School
646 students
- This school
Wolfe Middle School
506 students
- May V Peck Ele
May V Peck Elementary School
493 students
- Mark C Roose E
Mark C Roose Elementary School
369 students
- Crothers Eleme
Crothers Elementary School
322 students
- Academy 21 148
Academy 21
148 students
What this shows Wolfe Middle School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolfe Middle School compares
Wolfe 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$16,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 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.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
White 34.6%
Asian 17.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Wolfe Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Center Line Public Schools reports $16,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolfe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Line High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| May V Peck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark C Roose Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crothers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy 21 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolfe Middle School
How many students attend Wolfe Middle School?
Wolfe Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center Line, MI. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolfe Middle School?
71.2% of students at Wolfe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfe Middle School is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Center Line, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfe Middle School?
Wolfe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Wolfe Middle School rank among public schools in Center Line?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Center Line, 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 Center Line on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Line Public Schools?
Besides Wolfe Middle School, Center Line Public Schools also operates Center Line High School (646 students), May V Peck Elementary School (493 students), and Mark C Roose Elementary School (369 students). See the Center Line Public Schools district page for the complete list.