- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covert, MI
Covert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Covert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261098004555
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covert Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Covert · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Covert Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covert Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Covert, MI.
School address
District: Covert Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261098004555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Covert Elementary School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261098004555 · Covert, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 18:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Covert High School (101 students)
Covert Elementary School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Covert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Covert Elementary School
144 students
- Covert High Sc
Covert High School
101 students
- Covert Middle
Covert Middle School
79 students
What this shows Covert Elementary School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covert Elementary School compares
Covert Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 86.4% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
65.3%
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
$20,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 15.3%
White 13.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Covert Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Covert Public Schools reports $20,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covert High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covert Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 39.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covert Elementary School
How many students attend Covert Elementary School?
Covert Elementary School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covert, MI. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covert 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 Covert Elementary School?
86.4% of students at Covert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Covert Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Covert, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covert Elementary School?
Covert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Covert Elementary School rank among public schools in Covert?
By Resource Investment Index, Covert Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Covert, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Covert Public Schools?
Besides Covert Elementary School, Covert Public Schools also operates Covert High School (101 students) and Covert Middle School (79 students). See the Covert Public Schools district page for the complete list.