- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manistique, MI
Emerald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262247005964
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Emerald Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manistique Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262247005964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Emerald Elementary School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 262247005964 · Manistique, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Manistique Middle and High School (412 students)
Emerald Elementary School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Emerald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manistique Mid
Manistique Middle and High School
412 students
- This school
Emerald Elementary School
267 students
- Jack Reque Alt 22
Jack Reque Alternative High School
22 students
What this shows Emerald Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Elementary School compares
Emerald Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,479
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Emerald Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Manistique Area Schools reports $14,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistique Middle and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Reque Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Elementary School
How many students attend Emerald Elementary School?
Emerald Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manistique, MI. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Emerald Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Emerald Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Manistique, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Elementary School?
Emerald 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).
What other schools are in Manistique Area Schools?
Besides Emerald Elementary School, Manistique Area Schools also operates Manistique Middle and High School (412 students) and Jack Reque Alternative High School (22 students). See the Manistique Area Schools district page for the complete list.