Enrollment
434
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwood, MI
Chapman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261587005237
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rockwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rockwood, MI.
School address
District: Gibraltar School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261587005237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman Elementary School
Chapman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockwood, Michigan, enrolling 434 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 667 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Gibraltar School District also operates Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students) and Shumate Middle School (839 students) alongside Chapman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chapman Elementary School compares
Chapman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Chapman Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibraltar School District, which includes Chapman Elementary School.
$12,265
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 66.2%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chapman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar a Carlson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shumate Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsons Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank E Weiss Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman Elementary School
How many students attend Chapman Elementary School?
Chapman Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwood, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Chapman Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Chapman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Rockwood, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Elementary School?
Chapman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapman Elementary School rank among public schools in Rockwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rockwood, 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 Rockwood on the city page.
Is Chapman Elementary School a good school?
Chapman Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gibraltar School District?
Besides Chapman Elementary School, Gibraltar School District also operates Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students), Shumate Middle School (839 students), and Parsons Elementary School (418 students). See the Gibraltar School District district page for the complete list.
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