Enrollment
506
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleville, MI
Mcfall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcfall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263381006923
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfall Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Middleville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfall Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfall Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Middleville, MI.
School address
District: Thornapple Kellogg School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263381006923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcfall Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcfall Elementary School
Mcfall Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middleville, Michigan, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 584 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #555, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1012 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students) and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (693 students) alongside Mcfall Elementary 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 Mcfall Elementary School compares
Mcfall Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$12,573
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Mcfall Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thornapple Kellogg School District, which includes Mcfall Elementary School.
$12,573
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 61.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Mcfall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornapple Kellogg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornapple Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~506 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcfall Elementary School
How many students attend Mcfall Elementary School?
Mcfall Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfall Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcfall Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Mcfall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcfall Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Middleville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfall Elementary School?
Mcfall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Mcfall Elementary School rank among public schools in Middleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfall Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Middleville, 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 Middleville on the city page.
Is Mcfall Elementary School a good school?
Mcfall Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Thornapple Kellogg School District?
Besides Mcfall Elementary School, Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students), Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (693 students), and Page Elementary School (484 students). See the Thornapple Kellogg School District district page for the complete list.
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