- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Michigan Center, MI
Arnold Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arnold Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262379006045
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnold Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 321
- students enrolled
Arnold Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Michigan Center School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262379006045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Arnold Elementary School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262379006045 · Michigan Center, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.1:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan Center Jrsr High School (700 students)
Arnold Elementary School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Arnold Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan Cente
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
700 students
- Keicher Elemen
Keicher Elementary School
402 students
- This school
Arnold Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Arnold Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnold Elementary School compares
Arnold 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$14,888
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Arnold Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Michigan Center School District reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arnold Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Center Jrsr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keicher Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnold Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Michigan Center
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Elementary School
How many students attend Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Michigan Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Arnold Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Arnold Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnold Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arnold Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Michigan Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Michigan Center School District?
Besides Arnold Elementary School, Michigan Center School District also operates Michigan Center Jrsr High School (700 students) and Keicher Elementary School (402 students). See the Michigan Center School District district page for the complete list.