Enrollment
456
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ypsilanti Community Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 446 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ypsilanti Community Schools spends $18,855 per pupil, 40% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 456 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ypsilanti's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bishop Elementary School (486 students): Ypsilanti Community Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 19.4:1).
Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students) and Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students) alongside Ypsilanti Community 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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School compares
Ypsilanti Community 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ypsilanti Community Schools, which includes Ypsilanti Community Middle School.
$18,855
Per student
+40%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 32.2%
Federal 27.5%
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 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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~456 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ypsilanti Community Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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