- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, MI
Eureka School
Federal NCES profile for Eureka School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263282006823
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eureka School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI.
School address
District: St. Johns Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263282006823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Eureka School held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263282006823 · Saint Johns, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 11.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: St Johns High School (790 students)
Eureka School held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eureka School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Johns High
St Johns High School
790 students
- St Johns Middl
St Johns Middle School
584 students
- Gateway Elemen
Gateway Elementary School
320 students
- Oakview Elemen 313
Oakview Elementary School
313 students
- Riley Elementa 299
Riley Elementary School
299 students
- This school 114
Eureka School
114 students
What this shows Eureka School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eureka School compares
Eureka School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$13,085
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Eureka School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Johns Public Schools reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eureka School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Johns Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eureka School
How many students attend Eureka School?
Eureka School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, MI. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% 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 Eureka School?
48.6% of students at Eureka School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka School?
The largest demographic group at Eureka School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka School?
Eureka School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Eureka School rank among schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns Public Schools?
Besides Eureka School, St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students), St Johns Middle School (584 students), and Gateway Elementary School (320 students). See the St. Johns Public Schools district page for the complete list.