Enrollment
479
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dexter, MI
Creekside Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261203004917
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Intermediate School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203004917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Intermediate School
Creekside Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dexter, Michigan, enrolling 479 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 479 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.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students) and Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students) alongside Creekside Intermediate 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 Creekside Intermediate School compares
Creekside Intermediate 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Creekside Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dexter Community School District, which includes Creekside Intermediate School.
$14,492
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.8%
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 Creekside Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~479 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Intermediate School
How many students attend Creekside Intermediate School?
Creekside Intermediate School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dexter, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Intermediate School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Creekside Intermediate School?
12.3% of students at Creekside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Intermediate School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Intermediate School?
Creekside Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Creekside Intermediate School rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter on the city page.
Is Creekside Intermediate School a good school?
Creekside Intermediate School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. 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 Dexter Community School District?
Besides Creekside Intermediate School, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students), Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (525 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.
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