Enrollment
262
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, MI
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cannonsburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263003006590
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cannonsburg Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cannonsburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cannonsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003006590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cannonsburg Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cannonsburg Elementary School
Cannonsburg Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rockford, Michigan, enrolling 262 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students) and North Rockford Middle School (908 students) alongside Cannonsburg 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 Cannonsburg Elementary School compares
Cannonsburg 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,053
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Cannonsburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Public Schools, which includes Cannonsburg Elementary School.
$12,053
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 61.1%
Federal 4.9%
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 Cannonsburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cannonsburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~262 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cannonsburg Elementary School
How many students attend Cannonsburg Elementary School?
Cannonsburg Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannonsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cannonsburg Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Cannonsburg Elementary School?
16.2% of students at Cannonsburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cannonsburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cannonsburg Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cannonsburg Elementary School?
Cannonsburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
How does Cannonsburg Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Cannonsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Cannonsburg Elementary School a good school?
Cannonsburg Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Rockford Public Schools?
Besides Cannonsburg Elementary School, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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