- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ishpeming, MI
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262540000932
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Ridge Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ishpeming · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ishpeming, MI.
School address
District: Nice Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262540000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Aspen Ridge Elementary School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 262540000932 · Ishpeming, MI Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 14.4:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood High School (383 students)
Aspen Ridge Elementary School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Aspen Ridge Elementary School compares
Aspen Ridge 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,865
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Aspen Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Nice Community School District reports $14,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ishpeming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
34.5% of students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Ridge Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Ishpeming, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Aspen Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Ishpeming?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ishpeming, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ishpeming on the city page.
What other schools are in Nice Community School District?
Besides Aspen Ridge Elementary School, Nice Community School District also operates Westwood High School (383 students). See the Nice Community School District district page for the complete list.