Enrollment
176
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Street Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Street Intermediate School
Cherry Street Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kalkaska, Michigan, enrolling 176 students.
At 16:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kalkaska Public Schools also operates Birch Street Elementary School (517 students) and Kalkaska High School (439 students) alongside Cherry Street Intermediate 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 Street Intermediate School compares
Cherry Street Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalkaska Public Schools, which includes Cherry Street Intermediate School.
$13,832
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~176 students)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cherry Street Intermediate School a good school?
Cherry Street Intermediate School earns 28/100 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 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.
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