- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fife Lake, MI
Fife Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fife Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261457005150
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fife Lake Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fife Lake · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fife Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fife Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fife Lake, MI.
School address
District: Forest Area Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261457005150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fife Lake Elementary School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261457005150 · Fife Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 12:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Area Middle School (193 students)
Fife Lake Elementary School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fife Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Area Mi
Forest Area Middle School
193 students
- Forest Area Hi
Forest Area High School
156 students
- This school
Fife Lake Elementary School
144 students
What this shows Fife Lake Elementary School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fife Lake Elementary School compares
Fife Lake 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.5%
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
$15,200
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Fife Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Forest Area Community Schools reports $15,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fife Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Area High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fife Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fife Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Fife Lake Elementary School?
Fife Lake Elementary School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fife Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fife Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fife Lake Elementary School is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% 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 Fife Lake Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Fife Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fife Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fife Lake Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Fife Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fife Lake Elementary School?
Fife Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Fife Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Fife Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Fife Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fife Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Forest Area Community Schools?
Besides Fife Lake Elementary School, Forest Area Community Schools also operates Forest Area Middle School (193 students) and Forest Area High School (156 students). See the Forest Area Community Schools district page for the complete list.