- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edwardsburg, MI
Edwardsburg Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Edwardsburg Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261299004999
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwardsburg Primary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Edwardsburg · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwardsburg Primary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Edwardsburg, MI.
School address
District: Edwardsburg Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261299004999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Edwardsburg Primary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 261299004999 · Edwardsburg, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 18:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwardsburg High School (773 students)
Edwardsburg Primary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edwardsburg Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwardsburg Hi
Edwardsburg High School
773 students
- Edwardsburg Mi
Edwardsburg Middle School
612 students
- Eagle Lake Ele
Eagle Lake Elementary School
385 students
- Edwardsburg In
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
361 students
- This school
Edwardsburg Primary School
342 students
- Edwardsburg Al 46
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Edwardsburg Primary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwardsburg Primary School compares
Edwardsburg Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$11,407
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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Edwardsburg Primary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Edwardsburg Public Schools reports $11,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwardsburg Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwardsburg Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwardsburg Primary School
How many students attend Edwardsburg Primary School?
Edwardsburg Primary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edwardsburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Primary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwardsburg Primary School?
37.2% of students at Edwardsburg Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwardsburg Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Edwardsburg Primary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwardsburg Primary School?
Edwardsburg Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Edwardsburg Primary School rank among elementary schools in Edwardsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Edwardsburg, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edwardsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edwardsburg Public Schools?
Besides Edwardsburg Primary School, Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg High School (773 students), Edwardsburg Middle School (612 students), and Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students). See the Edwardsburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.