- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, MI
Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262991006563
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Riverview, MI.
School address
District: Riverview Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262991006563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Memorial Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262991006563 · Riverview, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 18.9:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Community High School (854 students)
Memorial Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Comm
Riverview Community High School
854 students
- Seitz Middle S
Seitz Middle School
606 students
- This school
Memorial Elementary School
435 students
- Forest Element
Forest Elementary School
395 students
- Huntington Ele 328
Huntington Elementary School
328 students
- Riverview Virt 110
Riverview Virtual Academy
110 students
What this shows Memorial Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial Elementary School 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$12,711
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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverview Community School District reports $12,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seitz Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverview, MI. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Riverview, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Riverview, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview Community School District?
Besides Memorial Elementary School, Riverview Community School District also operates Riverview Community High School (854 students), Seitz Middle School (606 students), and Forest Elementary School (395 students). See the Riverview Community School District district page for the complete list.