- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ypsilanti Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263663001709
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ypsilanti Community Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Ypsilanti Community Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 263663001709 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.3:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Actech High School (459 students)
Ypsilanti Community Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ypsilanti Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Actech High Sc
Actech High School
459 students
- This school
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
456 students
- Ypsilanti Inte
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
416 students
- Estabrook Elem
Estabrook Elementary
357 students
- Erickson Eleme
Erickson Elementary
271 students
- Perry Early Le
Perry Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows Ypsilanti Community Middle School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ypsilanti Community Middle School compares
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.8%
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
$18,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 12.3%
White 9.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Ypsilanti Community Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ypsilanti Community Schools reports $18,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ypsilanti Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estabrook Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erickson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ypsilanti Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ypsilanti Community Middle School
How many students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Community Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
77.5% of students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ypsilanti Community Middle School is African American at 59.2% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ypsilanti Community Middle School rank among elementary schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Ypsilanti Community Middle School, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students), Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students), and Estabrook Elementary (357 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.