- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262954006539
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- 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 #8 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Reeths-Puffer Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262954006539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 262954006539 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 16.5:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students)
Central Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.5 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
- Reethspuffer H
Reethspuffer High School
1,107 students
- Reethspuffer E
Reethspuffer Elementary School
600 students
- Reethspuffer M
Reethspuffer Middle School
537 students
- Reethspuffer I
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
479 students
- This school 428
Central Elementary School
428 students
- Twin Lake Scho 205
Twin Lake School
205 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 428 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$13,476
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
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Reeths-Puffer Schools reports $13,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reethspuffer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lake School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Central Elementary School?
45.3% 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 81.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #8 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, Reeths-Puffer Schools also operates Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students), Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students), and Reethspuffer Middle School (537 students). See the Reeths-Puffer Schools district page for the complete list.