Enrollment
517
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appleview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appleview Elementary School
Appleview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sparta, Michigan, enrolling 517 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 517 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 654 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sparta Area Schools also operates Sparta Senior High School (778 students) and Ridgeview Elementary School (555 students) alongside Appleview Elementary 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 Appleview Elementary School compares
Appleview Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,960
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sparta Area Schools, which includes Appleview Elementary School.
$12,960
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 56.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~517 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sparta on the city page.
Is Appleview Elementary School a good school?
Appleview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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