Enrollment
539
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natalie Kreeger Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fowlerville, Michigan, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 608 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville High School (774 students) and Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students) alongside Natalie Kreeger 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 Natalie Kreeger Elementary School compares
Natalie Kreeger 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,863
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowlerville Community Schools, which includes Natalie Kreeger Elementary School.
$11,863
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 60.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~539 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Natalie Kreeger Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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