- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Pigeon, MI
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263612007211
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White Pigeon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263612007211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263612007211 · White Pigeon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 18.3:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: White Pigeon Jrsr High School (363 students)
Central Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$12,864
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for White Pigeon Community Schools reports $12,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pigeon Jrsr High School | Similar size | 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
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Pigeon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
51.0% 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 89.6% of enrollment, in White Pigeon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in White Pigeon Community Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, White Pigeon Community Schools also operates White Pigeon Jrsr High School (363 students). See the White Pigeon Community Schools district page for the complete list.