Enrollment
211
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Buffalo Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Buffalo Elementary School
New Buffalo Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Buffalo, Michigan, enrolling 211 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, New Buffalo Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Michigan schools and 39% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding New Buffalo Area Schools spends $29,076 per pupil, 115% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
New Buffalo Area Schools also operates New Buffalo Senior High School (172 students) and New Buffalo Middle School (133 students) alongside New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo Elementary School compares
New Buffalo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,076
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Buffalo Area Schools, which includes New Buffalo Elementary School.
$29,076
Per student
+115%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.7%
State 11.1%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~211 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Buffalo on the city page.
Is New Buffalo Elementary School a good school?
New Buffalo Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of 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 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.
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