Enrollment
635
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newaygo Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newaygo Elementary School
Newaygo Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Newaygo, Michigan, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 635 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 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newaygo Public School District also operates Newaygo Middle School (472 students) and Newaygo High School (460 students) alongside Newaygo 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 Newaygo Elementary School compares
Newaygo 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,064
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newaygo Public School District, which includes Newaygo Elementary School.
$12,064
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 57.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~635 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newaygo on the city page.
Is Newaygo Elementary School a good school?
Newaygo Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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