Enrollment
473
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton Twp, MI
Miami Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260957004462
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Clinton Twp · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Clinton Twp, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957004462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miami Elementary School
Miami Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton Twp, Michigan, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 473 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 711 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #597, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) alongside Miami 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 Miami Elementary School compares
Miami 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$12,620
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 59.8%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Miami Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Miami Elementary School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Miami Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~473 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miami Elementary School
How many students attend Miami Elementary School?
Miami Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton Twp, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Miami Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Clinton Twp, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Elementary School?
Miami Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Miami Elementary School rank among schools in Clinton Twp?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Clinton Twp, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton Twp on the city page.
Is Miami Elementary School a good school?
Miami Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more 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 Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Miami Elementary School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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