- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fowlerville, MI
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Natalie Kreeger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261473000013
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fowlerville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natalie Kreeger Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI.
School address
District: Fowlerville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261473000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 261473000013 · Fowlerville, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 19.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowlerville High School (774 students)
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowlerville Hi
Fowlerville High School
774 students
- Fowlerville Ju
Fowlerville Junior High School
550 students
- This school
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
539 students
- Ht Smith Eleme
Ht Smith Elementary School
494 students
- Fowlerville On 53
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
53 students
What this shows Natalie Kreeger Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natalie Kreeger Elementary School compares
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$13,302
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 + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Natalie Kreeger Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fowlerville Community Schools reports $13,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natalie Kreeger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ht Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Online Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natalie Kreeger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
How many students attend Natalie Kreeger Elementary School?
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fowlerville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalie Kreeger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalie Kreeger Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natalie Kreeger Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Natalie Kreeger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natalie Kreeger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Natalie Kreeger Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natalie Kreeger Elementary School?
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Natalie Kreeger Elementary School rank among public schools in Fowlerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Natalie Kreeger Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fowlerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowlerville Community Schools?
Besides Natalie Kreeger Elementary School, Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville High School (774 students), Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students), and Ht Smith Elementary School (494 students). See the Fowlerville Community Schools district page for the complete list.