- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swartz Creek, MI
Dieck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dieck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263342006884
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dieck Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Swartz Creek · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dieck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dieck Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, MI.
School address
District: Swartz Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263342006884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dieck Elementary School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 263342006884 · Swartz Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 19.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Swartz Creek High School (996 students)
Dieck Elementary School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dieck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swartz Creek H
Swartz Creek High School
996 students
- Swartz Creek M
Swartz Creek Middle School
758 students
- Morrish Elemen
Morrish Elementary School
435 students
- Elms Road Elem
Elms Road Elementary School
420 students
- Syring Element 354
Syring Elementary School
354 students
- This school 334
Dieck Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Dieck Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dieck Elementary School compares
Dieck 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,796
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
6
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Dieck Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Swartz Creek Community Schools reports $13,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dieck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swartz Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morrish Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Road Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syring Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dieck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Swartz Creek
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dieck Elementary School
How many students attend Dieck Elementary School?
Dieck Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swartz Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dieck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dieck Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dieck Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Dieck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dieck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dieck Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Swartz Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dieck Elementary School?
Dieck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Dieck Elementary School rank among public schools in Swartz Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Dieck Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, 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 Swartz Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Besides Dieck Elementary School, Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students), Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students), and Morrish Elementary School (435 students). See the Swartz Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.