- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Era, MI
New Era Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Era Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263132006735
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Era Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
New Era Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shelby Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263132006735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
New Era Elementary School shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 263132006735 · New Era, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 14.5:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Read Elementary School (433 students)
New Era Elementary School shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
New Era Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Read El
Thomas Read Elementary School
433 students
- Shelby High Sc
Shelby High School
346 students
- Shelby Middle
Shelby Middle School
264 students
- This school 160
New Era Elementary School
160 students
What this shows New Era Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Era Elementary School compares
New Era Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Shelby Public Schools reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Era Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Read Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Era Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Era Elementary School
How many students attend New Era Elementary School?
New Era Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Era, MI. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Era Elementary School?
73.8% of students at New Era Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Era Elementary School?
New Era Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Shelby Public Schools?
Besides New Era Elementary School, Shelby Public Schools also operates Thomas Read Elementary School (433 students), Shelby High School (346 students), and Shelby Middle School (264 students). See the Shelby Public Schools district page for the complete list.