Enrollment
114
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eureka School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eureka School
Eureka School is a small combined-grade school in Saint Johns, Michigan, enrolling 114 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Eureka School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 35% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students) and St Johns Middle School (584 students) alongside Eureka School.
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 Eureka School compares
Eureka School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,951
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns Public Schools, which includes Eureka School.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eureka School a good school?
Eureka School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. 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. 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.
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