- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Meachum Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262391006076 · Millington, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 19:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Millington High School (358 students)
Meachum Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meachum Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meachum Elementary
476 students
- Millington Hig
Millington High School
358 students
- Millington Jun
Millington Junior High School
240 students
- Malc 19
Malc
19 students
What this shows Meachum Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meachum Elementary compares
Meachum Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,913
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Millington Community Schools reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.