Enrollment
435
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Riverview, Michigan, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 666 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #489, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Riverview Community School District also operates Riverview Community High School (854 students) and Seitz Middle School (606 students) alongside Memorial Elementary School.
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 Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,037
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview Community School District, which includes Memorial Elementary School.
$12,037
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Memorial Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 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.
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