- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Buffalo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262514006182
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Buffalo Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Buffalo · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Buffalo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Buffalo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Buffalo, MI.
School address
District: New Buffalo Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262514006182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
New Buffalo Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 262514006182 · New Buffalo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 10.6:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: New Buffalo Senior High School (172 students)
New Buffalo Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
New Buffalo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Buffalo Elementary School
211 students
- New Buffalo Se
New Buffalo Senior High School
172 students
- New Buffalo Mi
New Buffalo Middle School
133 students
What this shows New Buffalo Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Buffalo Elementary School compares
New Buffalo 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, New Buffalo Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for New Buffalo Area Schools reports $31,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Buffalo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Buffalo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Buffalo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Buffalo Elementary School
How many students attend New Buffalo Elementary School?
New Buffalo Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Buffalo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% 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 New Buffalo Elementary School?
31.4% of students at New Buffalo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Buffalo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Buffalo Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in New Buffalo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Buffalo Elementary School?
New Buffalo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Buffalo Elementary School rank among public schools in New Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, New Buffalo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Buffalo, 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 New Buffalo Area Schools?
Besides New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Area Schools also operates New Buffalo Senior High School (172 students) and New Buffalo Middle School (133 students). See the New Buffalo Area Schools district page for the complete list.