Enrollment
476
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millington, MI
Meachum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meachum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262391006076
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meachum Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Millington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meachum Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meachum Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millington, MI.
School address
District: Millington Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262391006076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meachum Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meachum Elementary
Meachum Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Millington, Michigan, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 665 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #165.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Millington Community Schools also operates Millington High School (358 students) and Millington Junior High School (240 students) alongside Meachum Elementary.
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 Meachum Elementary compares
Meachum Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,265
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 97.3%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Meachum Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millington Community Schools, which includes Meachum Elementary.
$11,265
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 69.6%
Federal 14.6%
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 Meachum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malc | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Meachum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~476 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meachum Elementary
How many students attend Meachum Elementary?
Meachum Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meachum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meachum Elementary is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meachum Elementary?
54.7% of students at Meachum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meachum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meachum Elementary is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Millington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meachum Elementary?
Meachum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Meachum Elementary rank among public schools in Millington?
By Resource Investment Index, Meachum Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millington, 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 Millington on the city page.
Is Meachum Elementary a good school?
Meachum Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Millington Community Schools?
Besides Meachum Elementary, Millington Community Schools also operates Millington High School (358 students), Millington Junior High School (240 students), and Malc (19 students). See the Millington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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