Enrollment
31
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260111108826 Charter school
Francis Street Primary School — Jackson, MI
Federal NCES profile for Francis Street Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Francis Street Primary School · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-43% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Francis Street Primary School reports 31 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Michigan average and 81% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Francis Street Primary School spends $9,831 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.8% from local sources (property taxes), 88.6% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis Street Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 43% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 72% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
67.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,831
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 31 Top 5% in Michigan — larger than 95% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.5% +72% vs state
NCES ID 260111108826
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.7%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis Street Primary School, which includes Francis Street Primary School.
$9,831
Per student
-38%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 43% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.