- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Beechnau Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262937006515 · Ravenna, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 15.1:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ravenna High School (317 students)
Beechnau Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beechnau Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Beechnau Elementary School
393 students
- Ravenna High S
Ravenna High School
317 students
- Ravenna Middle
Ravenna Middle School
291 students
What this shows Beechnau Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beechnau Elementary School compares
Beechnau 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Ravenna Public Schools reports $13,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~393 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.