- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Clair, MI
Gearing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gearing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261242004939
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gearing Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Clair · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gearing Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gearing Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Clair, MI.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Gearing Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261242004939 · Saint Clair, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.6:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
Gearing Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gearing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- St Clair Middl
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- Marine City Hi
Marine City High School
437 students
- This school
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- Belle River El
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- Pine River Ele
Pine River Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Gearing Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gearing Elementary School compares
Gearing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Gearing Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gearing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Clair Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gearing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gearing Elementary School
How many students attend Gearing Elementary School?
Gearing Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Clair, MI. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gearing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gearing Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Gearing Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Gearing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gearing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gearing Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Saint Clair, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gearing Elementary School?
Gearing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Gearing Elementary School rank among public schools in Saint Clair?
By Resource Investment Index, Gearing Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Clair, 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 East China School District?
Besides Gearing Elementary School, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), St Clair Middle School (614 students), and Marine City High School (437 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.