- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesaning, MI
Big Rock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Rock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260915004445
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Rock Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chesaning · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Rock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, MI.
School address
District: Chesaning Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260915004445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Big Rock Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260915004445 · Chesaning, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 13.1:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesaning Middle School (584 students)
Big Rock Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Big Rock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesaning Midd
Chesaning Middle School
584 students
- This school
Big Rock Elementary School
393 students
- Chesaning Unio
Chesaning Union High School
381 students
- Chesaning Unio 19
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Big Rock Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Rock Elementary School compares
Big Rock Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 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
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$13,259
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
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Big Rock Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chesaning Union Schools reports $13,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Rock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesaning Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesaning Union High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Rock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 Big Rock Elementary School
How many students attend Big Rock Elementary School?
Big Rock Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesaning, MI. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rock Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Big Rock Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Big Rock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Rock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Rock Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Chesaning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Rock Elementary School?
Big Rock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Big Rock Elementary School rank among public schools in Chesaning?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, 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 Chesaning Union Schools?
Besides Big Rock Elementary School, Chesaning Union Schools also operates Chesaning Middle School (584 students), Chesaning Union High School (381 students), and Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education (19 students). See the Chesaning Union Schools district page for the complete list.