Enrollment
362
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roseville, MI
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph G Steenland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263021008000
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph G Steenland Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Roseville, MI.
School address
District: Roseville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263021008000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph G Steenland Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph G Steenland Elementary School
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roseville, Michigan, enrolling 362 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Roseville's public schools, it stands alongside Fountain Elementary School (261 students): Joseph G Steenland Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Roseville Community Schools also operates Roseville High School (1,211 students) and Roseville Middle School (620 students) alongside Joseph G Steenland 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 Joseph G Steenland Elementary School compares
Joseph G Steenland 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$13,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 45.9%
African American 40.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Joseph G Steenland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Community Schools, which includes Joseph G Steenland Elementary School.
$13,959
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.2%
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 Joseph G Steenland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth H Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fountain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph G Steenland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Roseville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph G Steenland Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph G Steenland Elementary School?
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roseville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph G Steenland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph G Steenland Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Joseph G Steenland Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Joseph G Steenland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph G Steenland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph G Steenland Elementary School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Roseville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph G Steenland Elementary School?
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Joseph G Steenland Elementary School rank among schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph G Steenland Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Roseville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roseville on the city page.
Is Joseph G Steenland Elementary School a good school?
Joseph G Steenland Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Roseville Community Schools?
Besides Joseph G Steenland Elementary School, Roseville Community Schools also operates Roseville High School (1,211 students), Roseville Middle School (620 students), and Ruth H Green Elementary School (440 students). See the Roseville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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