Enrollment
31
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Francis Street Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Francis Street Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260111108826Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Street Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Street Primary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Street Primary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Francis Street Primary School · Michigan
NCES ID 260111108826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Street Primary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Street Primary School
Francis Street Primary School is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Francis Street Primary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Michigan schools and 41% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Michigan schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Francis Street Primary School spends $9,610 per pupil, 29% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Francis Street Primary School is a single-school charter district, so Francis Street Primary School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 31 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Michigan's single-school districts.
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 Francis Street Primary School compares
Francis Street Primary 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$9,610
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis Street Primary School, which includes Francis Street Primary School.
$9,610
Per student
-29%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 88.6%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Street Primary School
How many students attend Francis Street Primary School?
Francis Street Primary School has 31 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Street Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Street Primary School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% 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 Street Primary School?
93.5% of students at Francis Street Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Street Primary School?
Francis Street Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Francis Street Primary School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Street Primary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
Is Francis Street Primary School a good school?
Francis Street Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Francis Street Primary School?
None; Francis Street Primary School is a single-school charter district, and Francis Street Primary School is its only campus.
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