- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gwinn, MI
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ki Sawyer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261469005163
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ki Sawyer Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 207
- students enrolled
Ki Sawyer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gwinn Area Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261469005163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ki Sawyer Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261469005163 · Gwinn, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 10.3:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gwinn Middlehigh School (477 students)
Ki Sawyer Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ki Sawyer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gwinn Middlehi
Gwinn Middlehigh School
477 students
- George D Gilbe
George D Gilbert Elementary School
208 students
- This school
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Ki Sawyer Elementary School reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ki Sawyer Elementary School compares
Ki Sawyer 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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
$15,001
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Ki Sawyer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gwinn Area Community Schools reports $15,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ki Sawyer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinn Middlehigh School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George D Gilbert Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ki Sawyer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ki Sawyer Elementary School
How many students attend Ki Sawyer Elementary School?
Ki Sawyer Elementary School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gwinn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ki Sawyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ki Sawyer Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% 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 Ki Sawyer Elementary School?
78.6% of students at Ki Sawyer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ki Sawyer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ki Sawyer Elementary School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Gwinn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ki Sawyer Elementary School?
Ki Sawyer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Gwinn Area Community Schools?
Besides Ki Sawyer Elementary School, Gwinn Area Community Schools also operates Gwinn Middlehigh School (477 students) and George D Gilbert Elementary School (208 students). See the Gwinn Area Community Schools district page for the complete list.