- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsdale, MI
Gier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261839008143
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gier Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hillsdale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gier Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gier Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, MI.
School address
District: Hillsdale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261839008143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Gier Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 261839008143 · Hillsdale, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 16.1:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsdale High School (370 students)
Gier Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gier Elementary School
434 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High School
370 students
- Davis Middle S
Davis Middle School
366 students
- Horizon Altern 55
Horizon Alternative School
55 students
- Bailey Early C 34
Bailey Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Gier Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gier Elementary School compares
Gier 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,538
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Gier Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hillsdale Community Schools reports $14,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bailey Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gier Elementary School
How many students attend Gier Elementary School?
Gier Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsdale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gier Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Gier Elementary School?
58.4% of students at Gier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gier Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Hillsdale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gier Elementary School?
Gier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Gier Elementary School rank among public schools in Hillsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Gier Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Besides Gier Elementary School, Hillsdale Community Schools also operates Hillsdale High School (370 students), Davis Middle School (366 students), and Horizon Alternative School (55 students). See the Hillsdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.