- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparta, MI
Appleview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Appleview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263237007892
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appleview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Appleview Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appleview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MI.
School address
District: Sparta Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263237007892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Appleview Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 263237007892 · Sparta, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 15.7:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Senior High School (778 students)
Appleview Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Appleview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta Senior
Sparta Senior High School
778 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
555 students
- This school
Appleview Elementary School
517 students
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle School
503 students
What this shows Appleview Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appleview Elementary School compares
Appleview Elementary School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Appleview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sparta Area Schools reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appleview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appleview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appleview Elementary School
How many students attend Appleview Elementary School?
Appleview Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparta, MI. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleview Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Appleview Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Appleview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appleview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Appleview Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Sparta, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appleview Elementary School?
Appleview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Appleview Elementary School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Appleview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sparta Area Schools?
Besides Appleview Elementary School, Sparta Area Schools also operates Sparta Senior High School (778 students), Ridgeview Elementary School (555 students), and Sparta Middle School (503 students). See the Sparta Area Schools district page for the complete list.