- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elsie, MI
Ee Knight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ee Knight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262715006320
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ee Knight Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elsie · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ee Knight Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ee Knight Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elsie, MI.
School address
District: Ovid-Elsie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262715006320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Ee Knight Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 262715006320 · Elsie, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 17.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ovidelsie High School (372 students)
Ee Knight Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ee Knight Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ovidelsie High
Ovidelsie High School
372 students
- This school
Ee Knight Elementary School
296 students
- Ovidelsie Midd
Ovidelsie Middle School
293 students
- Leonard Elemen
Leonard Elementary School
284 students
- Ovidelsie Comm 30
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt Hs
30 students
What this shows Ee Knight Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ee Knight Elementary School compares
Ee Knight Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$14,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Ee Knight Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ovid-Elsie Area Schools reports $14,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ee Knight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovidelsie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ovidelsie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ovidelsie Comm Edalt Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ee Knight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ee Knight Elementary School
How many students attend Ee Knight Elementary School?
Ee Knight Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elsie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ee Knight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ee Knight Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Ee Knight Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Ee Knight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ee Knight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ee Knight Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Elsie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ee Knight Elementary School?
Ee Knight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ee Knight Elementary School rank among public schools in Elsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ee Knight Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elsie, 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 Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
Besides Ee Knight Elementary School, Ovid-Elsie Area Schools also operates Ovidelsie High School (372 students), Ovidelsie Middle School (293 students), and Leonard Elementary School (284 students). See the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district page for the complete list.