Enrollment
703
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattawan Early Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattawan Early Elem School
Mattawan Early Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Mattawan, Michigan, enrolling 703 students.
At 17.6:1, 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, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 703 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #165.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mattawan Consolidated School also operates Mattawan High School (1,126 students) and Mattawan Middle School (823 students) alongside Mattawan Early Elem 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 Mattawan Early Elem School compares
Mattawan Early Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,182
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mattawan Consolidated School, which includes Mattawan Early Elem School.
$12,182
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 67.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mattawan Early Elem School a good school?
Mattawan Early Elem School earns 33/100 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 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.
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