Enrollment
167
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Au Gres, MI
Au Gressims Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Au Gressims Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260360004058
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Au Gressims Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
Au Gressims Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Au Gres-Sims School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260360004058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Au Gressims Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Au Gressims Elementary School
Au Gressims Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Au Gres, Michigan, enrolling 167 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Au Gres-Sims School District also operates Au Gressims High School (143 students) and Au Gressims Middle School (104 students) alongside Au Gressims 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 Au Gressims Elementary School compares
Au Gressims 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$12,731
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Au Gressims Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Au Gres-Sims School District, which includes Au Gressims Elementary School.
$12,731
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 31.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 Au Gressims Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Au Gressims High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Au Gressims Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Au Gressims Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~167 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Au Gressims Elementary School
How many students attend Au Gressims Elementary School?
Au Gressims Elementary School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Au Gres, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Au Gressims Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Au Gressims Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Au Gressims Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Au Gressims Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Au Gressims Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Au Gressims Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Au Gres, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Au Gressims Elementary School?
Au Gressims Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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).
Is Au Gressims Elementary School a good school?
Au Gressims Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Au Gres-Sims School District?
Besides Au Gressims Elementary School, Au Gres-Sims School District also operates Au Gressims High School (143 students) and Au Gressims Middle School (104 students). See the Au Gres-Sims School District district page for the complete list.
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