- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newaygo, MI
Newaygo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newaygo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262532007698
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newaygo Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newaygo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newaygo Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newaygo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newaygo, MI.
School address
District: Newaygo Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262532007698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Newaygo Elementary School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262532007698 · Newaygo, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 19.2:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Newaygo Middle School (472 students)
Newaygo Elementary School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Newaygo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newaygo Elementary School
635 students
- Newaygo Middle
Newaygo Middle School
472 students
- Newaygo High S
Newaygo High School
460 students
What this shows Newaygo Elementary School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newaygo Elementary School compares
Newaygo 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,542
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
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Newaygo Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Newaygo Public School District reports $13,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newaygo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newaygo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newaygo High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newaygo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newaygo Elementary School
How many students attend Newaygo Elementary School?
Newaygo Elementary School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newaygo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newaygo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newaygo Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newaygo Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Newaygo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newaygo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newaygo Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Newaygo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newaygo Elementary School?
Newaygo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Newaygo Elementary School rank among public schools in Newaygo?
By Resource Investment Index, Newaygo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newaygo, 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 Newaygo Public School District?
Besides Newaygo Elementary School, Newaygo Public School District also operates Newaygo Middle School (472 students) and Newaygo High School (460 students). See the Newaygo Public School District district page for the complete list.