- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Otsego, MI
Dix Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dix Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262706006316
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dix Street Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dix Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dix Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Otsego, MI.
School address
District: Otsego Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262706006316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dix Street Elementary School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 262706006316 · Otsego, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 14.9:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Otsego High School (708 students)
Dix Street Elementary School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dix Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Otsego High Sc
Otsego High School
708 students
- Otsego Middle
Otsego Middle School
542 students
- Washington Str
Washington Street Elementary School
448 students
- This school
Dix Street Elementary School
357 students
- Alamo Elementa
Alamo Elementary School
287 students
- Otsego West Ca 19
Otsego West Campus High School
19 students
What this shows Dix Street Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dix Street Elementary School compares
Dix Street 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,794
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
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.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Dix Street Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Otsego Public Schools reports $13,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dix Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otsego Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alamo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otsego West Campus High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dix Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dix Street Elementary School
How many students attend Dix Street Elementary School?
Dix Street Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Otsego, MI. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dix Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dix Street Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Dix Street Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Dix Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dix Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dix Street Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Otsego, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dix Street Elementary School?
Dix Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Dix Street Elementary School rank among schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Dix Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Otsego, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Otsego on the city page.
What other schools are in Otsego Public Schools?
Besides Dix Street Elementary School, Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students), Otsego Middle School (542 students), and Washington Street Elementary School (448 students). See the Otsego Public Schools district page for the complete list.