Enrollment
468
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great Oaks Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Great Oaks Elementary School
Great Oaks Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chesterfield, Michigan, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 468 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks Elementary School compares
Great Oaks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,460
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Great Oaks Elementary School.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Great Oaks Elementary School a good school?
Great Oaks Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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