Enrollment
808
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mattawan, MI
Mattawan Later Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mattawan Later Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262325007706
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattawan Later Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mattawan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattawan Later Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawan Later Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mattawan, MI.
School address
District: Mattawan Consolidated School · Michigan
NCES ID 262325007706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattawan Later Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattawan Later Elem School
Mattawan Later Elem School is a large elementary school in Mattawan, Michigan, enrolling 808 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 808 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mattawan Consolidated School also operates Mattawan High School (1,126 students) and Mattawan Middle School (823 students) alongside Mattawan Later 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 Later Elem School compares
Mattawan Later 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 84.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Mattawan Later 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 Later 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 Later Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Early Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattawan Later 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
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~808 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mattawan Later Elem School
How many students attend Mattawan Later Elem School?
Mattawan Later Elem School has 808 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mattawan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattawan Later Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattawan Later Elem School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mattawan Later Elem School?
23.0% of students at Mattawan Later Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattawan Later Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mattawan Later Elem School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Mattawan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattawan Later Elem School?
Mattawan Later Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Later Elem School rank among public schools in Mattawan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawan Later Elem School ranks #3 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 Later Elem School a good school?
Mattawan Later Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. 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 Later Elem School, Mattawan Consolidated School also operates Mattawan High School (1,126 students), Mattawan Middle School (823 students), and Mattawan Early Elem School (703 students). See the Mattawan Consolidated School district page for the complete list.
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