Enrollment
393
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ravenna, MI
Beechnau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beechnau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262937006515
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beechnau Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ravenna · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beechnau Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beechnau Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ravenna, MI.
School address
District: Ravenna Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262937006515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beechnau Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beechnau Elementary School
Beechnau Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ravenna, Michigan, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #165.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ravenna Public Schools also operates Ravenna High School (317 students) and Ravenna Middle School (291 students) alongside Beechnau 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 Beechnau Elementary School compares
Beechnau 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,016
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Beechnau Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ravenna Public Schools, which includes Beechnau Elementary School.
$12,016
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 Beechnau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenna Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beechnau Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~393 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beechnau Elementary School
How many students attend Beechnau Elementary School?
Beechnau Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ravenna, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechnau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechnau Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Beechnau Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Beechnau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beechnau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beechnau Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Ravenna, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beechnau Elementary School?
Beechnau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Beechnau Elementary School rank among public schools in Ravenna?
By Resource Investment Index, Beechnau Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ravenna, 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 Ravenna on the city page.
Is Beechnau Elementary School a good school?
Beechnau Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Ravenna Public Schools?
Besides Beechnau Elementary School, Ravenna Public Schools also operates Ravenna High School (317 students) and Ravenna Middle School (291 students). See the Ravenna Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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