- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Gratiot, MI
Keewahdin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Keewahdin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262883006468
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keewahdin Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Gratiot · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Keewahdin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keewahdin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Gratiot, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Keewahdin Elementary School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 262883006468 · Fort Gratiot, MI Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 19.6:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students)
Keewahdin Elementary School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Keewahdin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Huron Nor
Port Huron Northern High School
1,089 students
- Port Huron Hig
Port Huron High School
988 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
599 students
- Fort Gratiot M
Fort Gratiot Middle School
533 students
- This school
Keewahdin Elementary School
510 students
- Edison Element 404
Edison Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Keewahdin Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keewahdin Elementary School compares
Keewahdin Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$15,215
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
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Keewahdin Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Port Huron Area School District reports $15,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keewahdin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keewahdin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keewahdin Elementary School
How many students attend Keewahdin Elementary School?
Keewahdin Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Gratiot, MI. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keewahdin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keewahdin Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keewahdin Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Keewahdin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keewahdin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Keewahdin Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Fort Gratiot, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keewahdin Elementary School?
Keewahdin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Keewahdin Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Gratiot?
By Resource Investment Index, Keewahdin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Gratiot, 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 Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Keewahdin Elementary School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Central Middle School (599 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.