- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsley, MI
Kingsley Area Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Area Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262038005723
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Area Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kingsley · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Area Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kingsley, MI.
School address
District: Kingsley Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262038005723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kingsley Area Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262038005723 · Kingsley, MI Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 19.3:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingsley Area High School (401 students)
Kingsley Area Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kingsley Area Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kingsley Area Elementary School
655 students
- Kingsley Area
Kingsley Area High School
401 students
- Kingsley Area
Kingsley Area Middle School
366 students
What this shows Kingsley Area Elementary School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Area Elementary School compares
Kingsley Area 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Kingsley Area Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kingsley Area Schools reports $13,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingsley Area Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Area High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Area Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley Area Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Area Elementary School
How many students attend Kingsley Area Elementary School?
Kingsley Area Elementary School has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsley, MI. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsley Area Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Kingsley Area Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Area Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Area Elementary School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Kingsley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Area Elementary School?
Kingsley Area Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
How does Kingsley Area Elementary School rank among public schools in Kingsley?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kingsley, 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 Kingsley Area Schools?
Besides Kingsley Area Elementary School, Kingsley Area Schools also operates Kingsley Area High School (401 students) and Kingsley Area Middle School (366 students). See the Kingsley Area Schools district page for the complete list.