- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay, MI
Millside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Millside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260219008689
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millside Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Clay · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Millside Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clay, MI.
School address
District: Algonac Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260219008689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Millside Elementary School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260219008689 · Clay, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 14.9:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students)
Millside Elementary School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Millside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algonac Junior
Algonac Juniorsenior High School
644 students
- Algonquin Elem
Algonquin Elementary School
445 students
- This school 179
Millside Elementary School
179 students
- Algonac Altern 19
Algonac Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Millside Elementary School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Millside Elementary School compares
Millside 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$13,834
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Millside Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Algonac Community School District reports $13,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Millside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Algonac Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Millside Elementary School
How many students attend Millside Elementary School?
Millside Elementary School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clay, MI. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millside Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millside Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Millside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Millside Elementary School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Clay, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millside Elementary School?
Millside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Millside Elementary School rank among schools in Clay?
By Resource Investment Index, Millside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clay, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Algonac Community School District?
Besides Millside Elementary School, Algonac Community School District also operates Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students), Algonquin Elementary School (445 students), and Algonac Alternative Education (19 students). See the Algonac Community School District district page for the complete list.