Enrollment
564
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Napoleon, MI
Ezra Eby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ezra Eby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262496006173
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ezra Eby Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Napoleon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ezra Eby Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ezra Eby Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Napoleon, MI.
School address
District: Napoleon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262496006173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ezra Eby Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ezra Eby Elementary School
Ezra Eby Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Napoleon, Michigan, enrolling 564 students.
At 17.1:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 631 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Napoleon Community Schools also operates Napoleon High School (381 students) and Napoleon Middle School (261 students) alongside Ezra Eby Elementary 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 Ezra Eby Elementary School compares
Ezra Eby Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,670
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 89.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Ezra Eby Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napoleon Community Schools, which includes Ezra Eby Elementary School.
$11,670
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 68.4%
Federal 8.4%
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 Ezra Eby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napoleon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ackerson Lake Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ezra Eby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 84:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~564 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ezra Eby Elementary School
How many students attend Ezra Eby Elementary School?
Ezra Eby Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Napoleon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ezra Eby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ezra Eby Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Ezra Eby Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Ezra Eby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ezra Eby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ezra Eby Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Napoleon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ezra Eby Elementary School?
Ezra Eby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Ezra Eby Elementary School rank among public schools in Napoleon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ezra Eby Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Napoleon, 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 Napoleon on the city page.
Is Ezra Eby Elementary School a good school?
Ezra Eby Elementary School earns 32/100 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 Napoleon Community Schools?
Besides Ezra Eby Elementary School, Napoleon Community Schools also operates Napoleon High School (381 students), Napoleon Middle School (261 students), and Ackerson Lake Community Education (84 students). See the Napoleon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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