Enrollment
357
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dix Street Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dix Street Elementary School
Dix Street Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Otsego, Michigan, enrolling 357 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 717 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students) and Otsego Middle School (542 students) alongside Dix Street 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 Dix Street Elementary School compares
Dix Street 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,443
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otsego Public Schools, which includes Dix Street Elementary School.
$12,443
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dix Street Elementary School a good school?
Dix Street Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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