- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sawyer, MI
Chikaming Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chikaming Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262979006557
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chikaming Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Chikaming Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: River Valley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262979006557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
114 on latest CCD 262979006557 · Sawyer, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 10.4:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley Middlehigh School (265 students)
Chikaming Elementary School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chikaming Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley M
River Valley Middlehigh School
265 students
- Three Oaks Ele
Three Oaks Elementary School
195 students
- This school
Chikaming Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Chikaming Elementary School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chikaming Elementary School compares
Chikaming Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$21,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 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.
Programs
District finance for River Valley School District reports $21,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chikaming Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Middlehigh School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chikaming Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chikaming Elementary School
How many students attend Chikaming Elementary School?
Chikaming Elementary School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sawyer, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chikaming Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chikaming Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% lower 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 Chikaming Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Chikaming Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chikaming Elementary School?
Chikaming Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in River Valley School District?
Besides Chikaming Elementary School, River Valley School District also operates River Valley Middlehigh School (265 students) and Three Oaks Elementary School (195 students). See the River Valley School District district page for the complete list.