- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Gratiot, MI
Edison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262883006478
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fort Gratiot · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Gratiot, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Edison Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262883006478 · Fort Gratiot, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 17.6:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students)
Edison Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Huron Nor
Port Huron Northern High School
1,089 students
- Port Huron Hig
Port Huron High School
988 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
599 students
- Fort Gratiot M
Fort Gratiot Middle School
533 students
- Keewahdin Elem
Keewahdin Elementary School
510 students
- This school 404
Edison Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Edison Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary School compares
Edison 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$15,215
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
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Edison Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Port Huron Area School District reports $15,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Gratiot, MI. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Edison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Fort Gratiot, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Edison Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Gratiot?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Gratiot, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Edison Elementary School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Central Middle School (599 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.