Enrollment
414
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Churchill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262412006082
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elementary School ranks #3 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Mona Shores Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262412006082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churchill Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Churchill Elementary School
Churchill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #47, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Churchill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.7:1).
Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores High School (1,268 students) and Mona Shores Middle School (930 students) alongside Churchill Elementary 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 Churchill Elementary School compares
Churchill Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Churchill Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mona Shores Public School District, which includes Churchill Elementary School.
$13,160
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.2%
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 Churchill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Shores High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mona Shores Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Churchill Elementary School
How many students attend Churchill Elementary School?
Churchill Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churchill Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Churchill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Churchill Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill Elementary School?
Churchill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Churchill Elementary School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elementary School ranks #3 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Churchill Elementary School a good school?
Churchill Elementary School earns 44/100 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 Mona Shores Public School District?
Besides Churchill Elementary School, Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores High School (1,268 students), Mona Shores Middle School (930 students), and Campbell Elementary School (454 students). See the Mona Shores Public School District district page for the complete list.
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