Enrollment
483
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lapeer, MI
Chatfield School
Federal NCES profile for Chatfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260015100915Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatfield School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatfield School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Chatfield School · Michigan
NCES ID 260015100915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chatfield School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chatfield School
Chatfield School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lapeer, Michigan, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 561 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #419, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Chatfield School spends $10,837 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chatfield School is a single-school charter district, so Chatfield School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Chatfield School compares
Chatfield 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$10,837
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Chatfield School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chatfield School, which includes Chatfield School.
$10,837
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 83.8%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chatfield School
How many students attend Chatfield School?
Chatfield School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lapeer, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatfield School?
27.1% of students at Chatfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatfield School?
The largest demographic group at Chatfield School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatfield School?
Chatfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chatfield School rank among public schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lapeer, 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 Lapeer on the city page.
Is Chatfield School a good school?
Chatfield School earns 25/100 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 Chatfield School?
None; Chatfield School is a single-school charter district, and Chatfield School is its only campus.
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