Enrollment
484
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Essexville, MI
Cramer Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cramer Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261353005028
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cramer Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Essexville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cramer Junior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cramer Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Essexville, MI.
School address
District: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261353005028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cramer Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cramer Junior High School
Cramer Junior High School is a mid-sized elementary school in Essexville, Michigan, enrolling 484 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 643 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Garber High School (489 students) and Verellen Elementary School (314 students) alongside Cramer Junior High 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 Cramer Junior High School compares
Cramer Junior High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,672
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Cramer Junior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, which includes Cramer Junior High School.
$11,672
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Cramer Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garber High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verellen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wr Bush Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cramer Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary 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 (~484 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cramer Junior High School
How many students attend Cramer Junior High School?
Cramer Junior High School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Essexville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cramer Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cramer Junior High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Cramer Junior High School?
35.5% of students at Cramer Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cramer Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cramer Junior High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Essexville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cramer Junior High School?
Cramer Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cramer Junior High School rank among public schools in Essexville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cramer Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Essexville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Essexville on the city page.
Is Cramer Junior High School a good school?
Cramer Junior High 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 Essexville-Hampton Public Schools?
Besides Cramer Junior High School, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Garber High School (489 students), Verellen Elementary School (314 students), and Wr Bush Elementary School (236 students). See the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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