- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petoskey, MI
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262793007688
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Petoskey · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Petoskey · Michigan
NCES ID 262793007688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 262793007688 · Petoskey, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 15.6:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Petoskey High School (862 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 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
- Petoskey High
Petoskey High School
862 students
- Petoskey Middl
Petoskey Middle School
561 students
- Sheridan Schoo 252
Sheridan School
252 students
- Ottawa Element 250
Ottawa Elementary School
250 students
- Lincoln School 237
Lincoln School
237 students
- This school 234
Central Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$14,734
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Petoskey reports $14,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Petoskey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petoskey, MI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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?
28.9% 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 86.3% of enrollment, in Petoskey, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 public schools in Petoskey?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Petoskey, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Petoskey on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Besides Central Elementary School, Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students), Petoskey Middle School (561 students), and Sheridan School (252 students). See the Public Schools of Petoskey district page for the complete list.