- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Michigan Center, MI
Keicher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Keicher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262379006049
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keicher Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 402
- students enrolled
Keicher Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Michigan Center School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262379006049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Keicher Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 262379006049 · Michigan Center, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 18.3:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan Center Jrsr High School (700 students)
Keicher Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Keicher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan Cente
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
700 students
- This school
Keicher Elementary School
402 students
- Arnold Element
Arnold Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Keicher Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keicher Elementary School compares
Keicher 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Keicher Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Michigan Center School District reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keicher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Center Jrsr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arnold Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keicher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keicher Elementary School
How many students attend Keicher Elementary School?
Keicher Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Michigan Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keicher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keicher Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keicher Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Keicher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keicher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Keicher Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Michigan Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keicher Elementary School?
Keicher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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).
What other schools are in Michigan Center School District?
Besides Keicher Elementary School, Michigan Center School District also operates Michigan Center Jrsr High School (700 students) and Arnold Elementary School (321 students). See the Michigan Center School District district page for the complete list.