- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Branch, MI
North Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262568006215
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Branch Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Branch Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Branch, MI.
School address
District: North Branch Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262568006215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
North Branch Elementary School held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 262568006215 · North Branch, MI Other · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 18.2:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Fox Middle School (722 students)
North Branch Elementary School held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Branch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Branch Elementary School
964 students
- Ruth Fox Middl
Ruth Fox Middle School
722 students
- North Branch H
North Branch High School
695 students
- Quest High Sch 42
Quest High School
42 students
What this shows North Branch Elementary School reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Branch Elementary School compares
North Branch 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$11,437
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 964 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, North Branch Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for North Branch Area Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Fox Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Branch Elementary School
How many students attend North Branch Elementary School?
North Branch Elementary School has 964 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Branch, MI. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Branch Elementary School?
48.4% of students at North Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Branch Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in North Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Branch Elementary School?
North Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 North Branch Elementary School rank among public schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, North Branch Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Branch, 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 North Branch Area Schools?
Besides North Branch Elementary School, North Branch Area Schools also operates Ruth Fox Middle School (722 students), North Branch High School (695 students), and Quest High School (42 students). See the North Branch Area Schools district page for the complete list.