- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mecosta, MI
Mecosta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mecosta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260956004447
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mecosta Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 256
- students enrolled
Mecosta Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chippewa Hills School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260956004447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Mecosta Elementary School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 260956004447 · Mecosta, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 21.3:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students)
Mecosta Elementary School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mecosta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Hills
Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
503 students
- Chippewa Hills
Chippewa Hills High School
463 students
- Weidman Elemen
Weidman Elementary School
258 students
- This school
Mecosta Elementary School
256 students
- Barryton Eleme
Barryton Elementary School
204 students
- Mosaic School 89
Mosaic School
89 students
What this shows Mecosta Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mecosta Elementary School compares
Mecosta 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$15,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Mecosta Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chippewa Hills School District reports $15,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mecosta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Hills Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weidman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barryton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mosaic School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mecosta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mecosta Elementary School
How many students attend Mecosta Elementary School?
Mecosta Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mecosta, MI. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecosta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecosta Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mecosta Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Mecosta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mecosta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mecosta Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Mecosta, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mecosta Elementary School?
Mecosta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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).
What other schools are in Chippewa Hills School District?
Besides Mecosta Elementary School, Chippewa Hills School District also operates Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students), Chippewa Hills High School (463 students), and Weidman Elementary School (258 students). See the Chippewa Hills School District district page for the complete list.