Enrollment
703
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kraft Meadows Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Caledonia, Michigan, enrolling 703 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 703 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 416 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 703 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students) and Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students) alongside Kraft Meadows Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kraft Meadows Intermediate School compares
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caledonia Community Schools, which includes Kraft Meadows Intermediate School.
$12,815
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 6.3%
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.
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
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~703 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kraft Meadows Intermediate School a good school?
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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