- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MI
Great Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Great Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260279000198
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Oaks Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Oaks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Oaks Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Great Oaks Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 260279000198 · Chesterfield, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 19.5:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Great Oaks Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Great Oaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- This school 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- Lighthouse Ele 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
- Ashley Element 441
Ashley Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Great Oaks Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Oaks Elementary School compares
Great Oaks 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,363
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Great Oaks Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Great Oaks Elementary School?
Great Oaks Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Oaks Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Great Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Great Oaks Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Oaks Elementary School?
Great Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Great Oaks Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Oaks Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Great Oaks Elementary School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.