Enrollment
402
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 262379006049
Keicher Elementary School — Michigan Center, MI
Federal NCES profile for Keicher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Michigan Center School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keicher Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Keicher Elementary School reports 402 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Michigan average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 804 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Michigan Center School District spends $13,357 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 69.7% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Keicher Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
— 1% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,357
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 804 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 402 Top 59% in Michigan — larger than 41% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.0% +3% vs state
NCES ID 262379006049
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 804:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 35
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan Center School District, which includes Keicher Elementary School.
$13,357
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 69.7%
Federal 12.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Keicher Elementary School
How many students attend Keicher Elementary School?
Keicher Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MICHIGAN CENTER, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keicher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keicher Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.