- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portage, MI
12th Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for 12th Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262895007802
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
12th Street Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
12th Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 12th Street Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895007802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
12th Street Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262895007802 · Portage, MI Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 19:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Central High School (1,391 students)
12th Street Elementary held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
12th Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage Centra
Portage Central High School
1,391 students
- Portage Northe
Portage Northern High School
1,194 students
- Portage Centra
Portage Central Middle School
719 students
- Portage West M
Portage West Middle School
717 students
- Portage North
Portage North Middle School
609 students
- This school
12th Street Elementary
589 students
What this shows 12th Street Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How 12th Street Elementary compares
12th Street Elementary 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, 12th Street Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portage Public Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 12th Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 12th Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Portage
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about 12th Street Elementary
How many students attend 12th Street Elementary?
12th Street Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at 12th Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at 12th Street Elementary is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 12th Street Elementary?
23.7% of students at 12th Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 12th Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at 12th Street Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Portage, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 12th Street Elementary?
12th Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 12th Street Elementary rank among schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, 12th Street Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Portage, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Besides 12th Street Elementary, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students), Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), and Portage Central Middle School (719 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.