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 29/100.
The verdict
Francis Street Primary School earns 29/100 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
- 29
- 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
NCES ID 260111108826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
31 on latest CCD 260111108826 · Jackson, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
31 enr · 10.3:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 8 public schools in Jackson. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Francis Street Primary School compares
Francis Street Primary School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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
Equity indicators methodology
Nationwide elementary 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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.