- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, MI
Cheyenne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cheyenne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260957001070
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheyenne Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheyenne Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cheyenne Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260957001070 · Macomb, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 17.6:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Cheyenne Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cheyenne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- This school 440
Cheyenne Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Cheyenne Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheyenne Elementary School compares
Cheyenne 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,999
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.4%
African American 10.0%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Cheyenne Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheyenne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheyenne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Elementary School
How many students attend Cheyenne Elementary School?
Cheyenne Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macomb, MI. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheyenne Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Cheyenne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheyenne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cheyenne Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheyenne Elementary School?
Cheyenne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheyenne Elementary School rank among schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Cheyenne Elementary School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.