Enrollment
430
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marquette, MI
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001300209
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Creek Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Marquette · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Marquette, MI.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001300209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Creek Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Creek Elementary School
Cherry Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marquette, Michigan, enrolling 430 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 608 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #545, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marquette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Graveraet Elementary School (289 students): Cherry Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students) and Bothwell Middle School (696 students) alongside Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek Elementary School compares
Cherry Creek 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$11,849
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.8%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Cherry Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marquette Area Public Schools, which includes Cherry Creek Elementary School.
$11,849
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Cherry Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothwell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Knoll School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graveraet Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Marquette
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~430 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Creek Elementary School?
Cherry Creek Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marquette, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Cherry Creek Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Cherry Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Creek Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Creek Elementary School?
Cherry Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Cherry Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Marquette?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Marquette, 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 Marquette on the city page.
Is Cherry Creek Elementary School a good school?
Cherry Creek Elementary School earns 20/100 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 Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Cherry Creek Elementary School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students), Bothwell Middle School (696 students), and Superior Hills Elementary School (405 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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