- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake, MI
Jeffers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jeffers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263255006805
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeffers Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeffers Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeffers Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Spring Lake, MI.
School address
District: Spring Lake Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263255006805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jeffers Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 263255006805 · Spring Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 13.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake High School (795 students)
Jeffers Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jeffers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Hi
Spring Lake High School
795 students
- Holmes Element
Holmes Elementary School
409 students
- This school
Jeffers Elementary School
379 students
- Spring Lake Mi
Spring Lake Middle School
345 students
- Spring Lake In
Spring Lake Intermediate School
330 students
- Spring Lake Al 13
Spring Lake Alternative Education
13 students
What this shows Jeffers Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeffers Elementary School compares
Jeffers 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,521
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Jeffers Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Spring Lake Public Schools reports $15,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeffers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeffers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeffers Elementary School
How many students attend Jeffers Elementary School?
Jeffers Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffers Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% 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 Jeffers Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Jeffers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeffers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jeffers Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeffers Elementary School?
Jeffers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Jeffers Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeffers Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Spring Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Public Schools?
Besides Jeffers Elementary School, Spring Lake Public Schools also operates Spring Lake High School (795 students), Holmes Elementary School (409 students), and Spring Lake Middle School (345 students). See the Spring Lake Public Schools district page for the complete list.