Enrollment
469
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, MI
Crestwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263003006585
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003006585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestwood Elementary School
Crestwood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rockford, Michigan, enrolling 469 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 469 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 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students) and North Rockford Middle School (908 students) alongside Crestwood Elementary 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 Crestwood Elementary School compares
Crestwood Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,053
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
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.
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 87.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Crestwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Public Schools, which includes Crestwood Elementary School.
$12,053
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 61.1%
Federal 4.9%
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 Crestwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Elementary School
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Crestwood Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Crestwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Crestwood Elementary School a good school?
Crestwood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Rockford Public Schools?
Besides Crestwood Elementary School, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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