- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalkaska, MI
Cherry Street Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Street Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262005005684
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Street Intermediate School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kalkaska · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Street Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Street Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska, MI.
School address
District: Kalkaska Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262005005684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
176 on latest CCD 262005005684 · Kalkaska, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 16:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Birch Street Elementary School (517 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cherry Street Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Birch Street E
Birch Street Elementary School
517 students
- Kalkaska High
Kalkaska High School
439 students
- Kalkaska Middl
Kalkaska Middle School
307 students
- This school 176
Cherry Street Intermediate School
176 students
- Rapid City Ele 70
Rapid City Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Cherry Street Intermediate School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Street Intermediate School compares
Cherry Street Intermediate School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Kalkaska Public Schools reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Street Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalkaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalkaska Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rapid City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Street Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Street Intermediate School
How many students attend Cherry Street Intermediate School?
Cherry Street Intermediate School has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalkaska, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Street Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Street Intermediate School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Street Intermediate School?
60.2% of students at Cherry Street Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Street Intermediate School?
Cherry Street Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Street Intermediate School rank among public schools in Kalkaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Street Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalkaska Public Schools?
Besides Cherry Street Intermediate School, Kalkaska Public Schools also operates Birch Street Elementary School (517 students), Kalkaska High School (439 students), and Kalkaska Middle School (307 students). See the Kalkaska Public Schools district page for the complete list.