- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caledonia, MI
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Kraft Meadows Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260762004348
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762004348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 260762004348 · Caledonia, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 16.3:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia High School (1,438 students)
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
1,438 students
- This school
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
703 students
- Duncan Lake Mi
Duncan Lake Middle School
696 students
- Caledonia Elem 378
Caledonia Elementary School
378 students
- Emmons Lake El 377
Emmons Lake Elementary School
377 students
- Kettle Lake El 349
Kettle Lake Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Kraft Meadows Intermediate School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kraft Meadows Intermediate School compares
Kraft Meadows Intermediate 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,535
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 703 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Community Schools reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kraft Meadows Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmons Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kraft Meadows Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
How many students attend Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School has 703 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caledonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
20.6% of students at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kraft Meadows Intermediate School?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Kraft Meadows Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Caledonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Kraft Meadows Intermediate School, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students), Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students), and Caledonia Elementary School (378 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.