Enrollment
289
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marquette, MI
Graveraet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Graveraet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001308583
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graveraet Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Graveraet Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001308583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graveraet Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graveraet Elementary School
Graveraet Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marquette, Michigan, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 289 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 483 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students) and Bothwell Middle School (696 students) alongside Graveraet Elementary School.
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 Graveraet Elementary School compares
Graveraet Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$11,849
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
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.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Graveraet Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marquette Area Public Schools, which includes Graveraet Elementary School.
$11,849
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 9.5%
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.
How Graveraet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothwell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Knoll School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graveraet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~289 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Graveraet Elementary School
How many students attend Graveraet Elementary School?
Graveraet Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marquette, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graveraet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graveraet Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Graveraet Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Graveraet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graveraet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Graveraet Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graveraet Elementary School?
Graveraet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Graveraet Elementary School a good school?
Graveraet Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Graveraet Elementary School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students), Bothwell Middle School (696 students), and Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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