Enrollment
425
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yale, MI
Yale Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Yale Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263660007276
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yale Junior High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Yale · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yale Junior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yale Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yale, MI.
School address
District: Yale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263660007276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yale Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yale Junior High School
Yale Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Yale, Michigan, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 28% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 732 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #612, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 425 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Yale Public Schools also operates Yale Senior High School (509 students) and Yale Elementary School (329 students) alongside Yale Junior 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 Yale Junior High School compares
Yale Junior 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,218
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 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 92.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Yale Junior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yale Public Schools, which includes Yale Junior High School.
$12,218
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 Yale Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Farrellemmett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Yale Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Yale Junior High School
How many students attend Yale Junior High School?
Yale Junior High School has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yale, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yale Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yale Junior High School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yale Junior High School?
43.3% of students at Yale Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yale Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Yale Junior High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Yale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yale Junior High School?
Yale Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Yale Junior High School rank among public schools in Yale?
By Resource Investment Index, Yale Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yale, 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 Yale on the city page.
Is Yale Junior High School a good school?
Yale Junior High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Yale Public Schools?
Besides Yale Junior High School, Yale Public Schools also operates Yale Senior High School (509 students), Yale Elementary School (329 students), and Avoca Elementary School (243 students). See the Yale Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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