- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton Harbor, MI
Fair Plain East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fair Plain East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260483004170
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Plain East Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Plain East Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Plain East Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Benton Harbor Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260483004170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Fair Plain East Elementary held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260483004170 · Benton Harbor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 15:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Harbor High School (469 students)
Fair Plain East Elementary held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fair Plain East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor High School
469 students
- Fair Plain Mid
Fair Plain Middle School
240 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
229 students
- This school 150
Fair Plain East Elementary
150 students
- Discovery Enri 80
Discovery Enrichment Center
80 students
- Career and Alt 59
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
59 students
What this shows Fair Plain East Elementary reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Plain East Elementary compares
Fair Plain East Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
88.7%
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
$20,390
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.0%
White 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Fair Plain East Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benton Harbor Area Schools reports $20,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Plain East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Plain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Enrichment Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Plain East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 59:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Plain East Elementary
How many students attend Fair Plain East Elementary?
Fair Plain East Elementary has 150 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Plain East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Plain East Elementary is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Fair Plain East Elementary?
95.3% of students at Fair Plain East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Plain East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fair Plain East Elementary is African American at 88.0% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Plain East Elementary?
Fair Plain East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Fair Plain East Elementary rank among elementary schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Plain East Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Benton Harbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Besides Fair Plain East Elementary, Benton Harbor Area Schools also operates Benton Harbor High School (469 students), Fair Plain Middle School (240 students), and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (229 students). See the Benton Harbor Area Schools district page for the complete list.