- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fennville, MI
Fennville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fennville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261423007666
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennville Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fennville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fennville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fennville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fennville, MI.
School address
District: Fennville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261423007666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fennville Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261423007666 · Fennville, MI Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 13.2:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Fennville Public High School (383 students)
Fennville Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fennville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fennville Elementary School
503 students
- Fennville Publ
Fennville Public High School
383 students
- Fennville Midd
Fennville Middle School
293 students
- Pearl Alternat 35
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School
35 students
What this shows Fennville Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fennville Elementary School compares
Fennville Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$15,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 41.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Fennville Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fennville Public Schools reports $15,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fennville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennville Public High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fennville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearl Alternativeadult Education School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fennville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Fennville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fennville Elementary School
How many students attend Fennville Elementary School?
Fennville Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fennville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennville Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Fennville Elementary School?
70.7% of students at Fennville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fennville Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Fennville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennville Elementary School?
Fennville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Fennville Elementary School rank among public schools in Fennville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fennville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fennville, 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 Fennville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fennville Public Schools?
Besides Fennville Elementary School, Fennville Public Schools also operates Fennville Public High School (383 students), Fennville Middle School (293 students), and Pearl Alternativeadult Education School (35 students). See the Fennville Public Schools district page for the complete list.