- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escanaba, MI
Escanaba Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Escanaba Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261350005015
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escanaba Upper Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Escanaba · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Escanaba Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escanaba Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Escanaba, MI.
School address
District: Escanaba Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261350005015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Escanaba Upper Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261350005015 · Escanaba, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 16.4:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students)
Escanaba Upper Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Escanaba Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Escanaba Junio
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
1,089 students
- This school 426
Escanaba Upper Elementary
426 students
- Lemmer Element 296
Lemmer Elementary School
296 students
- Webster Kinder 215
Webster Kindergarten Center
215 students
- Escanaba Stude 104
Escanaba Student Success Center
104 students
What this shows Escanaba Upper Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escanaba Upper Elementary compares
Escanaba Upper Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,739
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Escanaba Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Escanaba Area Public Schools reports $13,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escanaba Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemmer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Student Success Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Escanaba Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escanaba Upper Elementary
How many students attend Escanaba Upper Elementary?
Escanaba Upper Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escanaba, MI. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Upper Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Escanaba Upper Elementary?
48.2% of students at Escanaba Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escanaba Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Escanaba Upper Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Escanaba, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escanaba Upper Elementary?
Escanaba Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Escanaba Upper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Escanaba?
By Resource Investment Index, Escanaba Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Escanaba, 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 Escanaba on the city page.
What other schools are in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Besides Escanaba Upper Elementary, Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students), Lemmer Elementary School (296 students), and Webster Kindergarten Center (215 students). See the Escanaba Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.