- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, MI
Douglas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263096006719
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Douglas Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Saugatuck Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263096006719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Douglas Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 263096006719 · Douglas, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.3:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugatuck High School (267 students)
Douglas Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Douglas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Douglas Elementary School
366 students
- Saugatuck High
Saugatuck High School
267 students
- Saugatuck Midd
Saugatuck Middle School
186 students
What this shows Douglas Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Elementary School compares
Douglas Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$15,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Douglas Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Saugatuck Public Schools reports $15,257 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saugatuck Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglas, MI. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Douglas Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Douglas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Douglas, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Saugatuck Public Schools?
Besides Douglas Elementary School, Saugatuck Public Schools also operates Saugatuck High School (267 students) and Saugatuck Middle School (186 students). See the Saugatuck Public Schools district page for the complete list.