- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MI
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262187001379
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187001379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 262187001379 · Chesterfield, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 21.2:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School N
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- This school
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- Middle School
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- Atwood Element 612
Atwood Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School compares
Joseph M Carkenord 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$15,114
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Middle School East (626 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.