- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, MI
Francis a Higgins Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Francis a Higgins Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262187000630
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis a Higgins Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis a Higgins Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis a Higgins Elem School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Francis a Higgins Elem School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 262187000630 · Chesterfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.2:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Francis a Higgins Elem School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Francis a Higgins Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School N
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- Joseph M Carke
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- Middle School
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- This school 425
Francis a Higgins Elem School
425 students
What this shows Francis a Higgins Elem School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis a Higgins Elem School compares
Francis a Higgins Elem 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$15,114
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Francis a Higgins Elem School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis a Higgins Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis a Higgins Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis a Higgins Elem School
How many students attend Francis a Higgins Elem School?
Francis a Higgins Elem School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis a Higgins Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis a Higgins Elem School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Francis a Higgins Elem School?
38.2% of students at Francis a Higgins Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis a Higgins Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Francis a Higgins Elem School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis a Higgins Elem School?
Francis a Higgins Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Francis a Higgins Elem School rank among schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis a Higgins Elem School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Francis a Higgins Elem School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.