- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Churchill Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262412006082 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 18:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mona Shores High School (1,268 students)
Churchill Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Churchill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mona Shores Hi
Mona Shores High School
1,268 students
- Mona Shores Mi
Mona Shores Middle School
930 students
- Campbell Eleme 454
Campbell Elementary School
454 students
- Ross Park Elem 450
Ross Park Elementary School
450 students
- This school 414
Churchill Elementary School
414 students
- Lincoln Park E 411
Lincoln Park Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Churchill Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchill Elementary School compares
Churchill 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Mona Shores Public School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.