- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cherry Creek Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260001300209 · Marquette, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 17.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Senior High School (940 students)
Cherry Creek Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cherry Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Seni
Marquette Senior High School
940 students
- Bothwell Middl
Bothwell Middle School
696 students
- This school
Cherry Creek Elementary School
430 students
- Superior Hills
Superior Hills Elementary School
405 students
- Sandy Knoll Sc 322
Sandy Knoll School
322 students
- Graveraet Elem 289
Graveraet Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Cherry Creek Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Creek Elementary School compares
Cherry Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,390
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 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.
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
District finance for Marquette Area Public Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.