- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ida, MI
Ida Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ida Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261905005586
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ida · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ida, MI.
School address
District: Ida Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261905005586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ida Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 261905005586 · Ida, MI Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 15.6:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ida Middle School (467 students)
Ida Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ida Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ida Elementary School
514 students
- Ida Middle Sch
Ida Middle School
467 students
- Ida High Schoo
Ida High School
451 students
What this shows Ida Elementary School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Elementary School compares
Ida 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,583
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Ida Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ida Public School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ida Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida Elementary School
How many students attend Ida Elementary School?
Ida Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ida, MI. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Ida Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Ida Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ida Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Ida, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida Elementary School?
Ida Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ida Elementary School rank among public schools in Ida?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ida, 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 Ida Public School District?
Besides Ida Elementary School, Ida Public School District also operates Ida Middle School (467 students) and Ida High School (451 students). See the Ida Public School District district page for the complete list.