Enrollment
589
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 12th Street Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at 12th Street Elementary
12th Street Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Portage, Michigan, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portage's public schools, it stands alongside Woodsedge Learning Center (222 students): 12th Street Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 6.5:1).
Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students) and Portage Northern High School (1,194 students) alongside 12th Street Elementary.
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 12th Street Elementary compares
12th Street Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,499
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portage Public Schools, which includes 12th Street Elementary.
$12,499
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 57.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is 12th Street Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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