- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, MI
Mill Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261305007651
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
Mill Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Elk Rapids Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261305007651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mill Creek Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261305007651 · Williamsburg, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 17.8:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Rapids High School (360 students)
Mill Creek Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Rapids Hig
Elk Rapids High School
360 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
289 students
- Cherryland Mid
Cherryland Middle School
277 students
- This school
Mill Creek Elementary School
249 students
- Sunrise Academ 21
Sunrise Academy
21 students
What this shows Mill Creek Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Elementary School compares
Mill Creek 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,649
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Elk Rapids Schools reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Creek Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Mill Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Elk Rapids Schools?
Besides Mill Creek Elementary School, Elk Rapids Schools also operates Elk Rapids High School (360 students), Lakeland Elementary School (289 students), and Cherryland Middle School (277 students). See the Elk Rapids Schools district page for the complete list.