- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portage, MI
Moorsbridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moorsbridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262895000161
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorsbridge Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moorsbridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorsbridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Moorsbridge Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 262895000161 · Portage, MI Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 19.7:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Central High School (1,391 students)
Moorsbridge Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Moorsbridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage Centra
Portage Central High School
1,391 students
- Portage Northe
Portage Northern High School
1,194 students
- Portage Centra
Portage Central Middle School
719 students
- Portage West M
Portage West Middle School
717 students
- Portage North
Portage North Middle School
609 students
- This school
Moorsbridge Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Moorsbridge Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moorsbridge Elementary School compares
Moorsbridge 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,765
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
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Moorsbridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portage Public Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moorsbridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Northern High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorsbridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Portage
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moorsbridge Elementary School
How many students attend Moorsbridge Elementary School?
Moorsbridge Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorsbridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorsbridge Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moorsbridge Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Moorsbridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorsbridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moorsbridge Elementary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Portage, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorsbridge Elementary School?
Moorsbridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Moorsbridge Elementary School rank among schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorsbridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Portage, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Besides Moorsbridge Elementary School, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students), Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), and Portage Central Middle School (719 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.