Enrollment
215
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eugene M Nikkari Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Saint Louis, Michigan, enrolling 215 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Louis Public Schools also operates St Louis High School (244 students) and Ts Nurnberger Middle School (217 students) alongside Eugene M Nikkari Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eugene M Nikkari Elementary compares
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis Public Schools, which includes Eugene M Nikkari Elementary.
$12,126
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~215 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eugene M Nikkari Elementary a good school?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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