- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menominee, MI
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262355001774
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Menominee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Menominee, MI.
School address
District: Menominee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262355001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262355001774 · Menominee, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.9:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Blesch Intermediate School (531 students)
Central Elementary School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 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
- Blesch Interme
Blesch Intermediate School
531 students
- Menominee High
Menominee High School
352 students
- Menominee Jr H
Menominee Jr High School
271 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 264 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$14,391
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Menominee Area Public Schools reports $14,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blesch Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menominee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menominee Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menominee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Central Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 schools in Menominee?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Menominee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menominee on the city page.
What other schools are in Menominee Area Public Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Blesch Intermediate School (531 students), Menominee High School (352 students), and Menominee Jr High School (271 students). See the Menominee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.