- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, MI
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260198008925
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Niedermeier Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newport, MI.
School address
District: Airport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260198008925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260198008925 · Newport, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 16.1:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport Senior High School (760 students)
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport Senior
Airport Senior High School
760 students
- Wagar 78 Middl
Wagar 78 Middle School
641 students
- Joseph C Sterl
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
370 students
- Loren Eyler El 292
Loren Eyler Elementary School
292 students
- Fred W Ritter 265
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
265 students
- This school 242
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Henry Niedermeier Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Niedermeier Elementary School compares
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 54.7% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
40.1%
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
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Henry Niedermeier Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Airport Community Schools reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Niedermeier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wagar 78 Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Sterling Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loren Eyler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred W Ritter Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Niedermeier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
How many students attend Henry Niedermeier Elementary School?
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, MI. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Niedermeier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Niedermeier 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 Henry Niedermeier Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Henry Niedermeier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Niedermeier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Niedermeier Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Newport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Niedermeier Elementary School?
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Henry Niedermeier Elementary School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Niedermeier Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newport, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Airport Community Schools?
Besides Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, Airport Community Schools also operates Airport Senior High School (760 students), Wagar 78 Middle School (641 students), and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School (370 students). See the Airport Community Schools district page for the complete list.