- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Mcfall Elementary School grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 263381006923 · Middleville, MI Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students)
Mcfall Elementary School grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcfall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thornapple Kel
Thornapple Kellogg High School
982 students
- Thornapple Kel
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
693 students
- This school
Mcfall Elementary School
506 students
- Page Elementar
Page Elementary School
484 students
- Lee Elementary
Lee Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Mcfall Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcfall Elementary School compares
Mcfall Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,578
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Thornapple Kellogg School District reports $13,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~506 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.