- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Creekside Intermediate School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261203004917 · Dexter, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.1:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High School (1,053 students)
Creekside Intermediate School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Creekside Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High Sc
Dexter High School
1,053 students
- Dexter Early E
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
734 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
525 students
- Wylie Elementa
Wylie Elementary School
486 students
- This school
Creekside Intermediate School
479 students
- Dexter Alterna 13
Dexter Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Creekside Intermediate School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Intermediate School compares
Creekside Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Dexter Community School District reports $16,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~479 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.