- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flushing, MI
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261455005143
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Flushing, MI.
School address
District: Flushing Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261455005143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261455005143 · Flushing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 20.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Flushing High School (1,229 students)
Central Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,229 students
- Flushing Middl
Flushing Middle School
636 students
- Seymour Elemen
Seymour Elementary School
498 students
- This school 487
Central Elementary School
487 students
- Springview Ele 468
Springview Elementary School
468 students
- Elms Elementar 356
Elms Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,201
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flushing Community Schools reports $13,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flushing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Flushing, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in Flushing Community Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing High School (1,229 students), Flushing Middle School (636 students), and Seymour Elementary School (498 students). See the Flushing Community Schools district page for the complete list.