Enrollment
506
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfe Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolfe Middle School
Wolfe Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Center Line, Michigan, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Center Line Public Schools also operates Center Line High School (646 students) and May V Peck Elementary School (493 students) alongside Wolfe 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 Wolfe Middle School compares
Wolfe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,963
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Line Public Schools, which includes Wolfe Middle School.
$14,963
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 52.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wolfe Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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