Enrollment
456
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, MI
Green Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262187005915
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Elementary School
Green Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chesterfield, Michigan, enrolling 456 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 611 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #317.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and High School (1,172 students) alongside Green 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 Green Elementary School compares
Green 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$13,245
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 72.6%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Green Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Green Elementary School.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 Green Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other 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 (~456 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Elementary School
How many students attend Green Elementary School?
Green Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Green Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Green Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Elementary School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Elementary School?
Green Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Green Elementary School rank among schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
Is Green Elementary School a good school?
Green Elementary School earns 29/100 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 L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Green Elementary School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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