- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Louis, MI
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eugene M Nikkari Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263288006839
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Saint Louis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene M Nikkari Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saint Louis, MI.
School address
District: St. Louis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263288006839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 263288006839 · Saint Louis, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 16.5:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: St Louis High School (244 students)
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Louis High
St Louis High School
244 students
- Ts Nurnberger
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
217 students
- This school
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
215 students
- Carrie Knause
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
206 students
What this shows Eugene M Nikkari Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene M Nikkari Elementary compares
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$14,000
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis Public Schools reports $14,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eugene M Nikkari Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ts Nurnberger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene M Nikkari Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
How many students attend Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Louis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
65.5% of students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Saint Louis, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Eugene M Nikkari Elementary rank among public schools in Saint Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene M Nikkari Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saint Louis, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Public Schools?
Besides Eugene M Nikkari Elementary, St. Louis Public Schools also operates St Louis High School (244 students), Ts Nurnberger Middle School (217 students), and Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center (206 students). See the St. Louis Public Schools district page for the complete list.