- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mattawan, MI
Mattawan Early Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mattawan Early Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262325006010
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattawan Early Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mattawan · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattawan Early Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawan Early Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mattawan, MI.
School address
District: Mattawan Consolidated School · Michigan
NCES ID 262325006010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Mattawan Early Elem School shrank from 744 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 262325006010 · Mattawan, MI Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 17.6:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mattawan High School (1,126 students)
Mattawan Early Elem School shrank from 744 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mattawan Early Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mattawan High
Mattawan High School
1,126 students
- Mattawan Middl
Mattawan Middle School
823 students
- Mattawan Later
Mattawan Later Elem School
808 students
- This school
Mattawan Early Elem School
703 students
- Mattawan Early 85
Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center
85 students
What this shows Mattawan Early Elem School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattawan Early Elem School compares
Mattawan Early Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 60% | 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
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,267
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Mattawan Early Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mattawan Consolidated School reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mattawan Early Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Later Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattawan Early Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mattawan Early Elem School
How many students attend Mattawan Early Elem School?
Mattawan Early Elem School has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mattawan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattawan Early Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattawan Early Elem School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mattawan Early Elem School?
21.9% of students at Mattawan Early Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattawan Early Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mattawan Early Elem School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Mattawan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattawan Early Elem School?
Mattawan Early Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mattawan Early Elem School rank among public schools in Mattawan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawan Early Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mattawan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mattawan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mattawan Consolidated School?
Besides Mattawan Early Elem School, Mattawan Consolidated School also operates Mattawan High School (1,126 students), Mattawan Middle School (823 students), and Mattawan Later Elem School (808 students). See the Mattawan Consolidated School district page for the complete list.