- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hermansville, MI
North Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262922000645
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
North Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Central Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262922000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
North Central Elementary School shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 262922000645 · Hermansville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central Area Senior High School (100 students)
North Central Elementary School shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Central Elementary School
123 students
- North Central
North Central Area Senior High School
100 students
- North Central
North Central Middle School
61 students
What this shows North Central Elementary School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central Elementary School compares
North Central 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$15,150
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, North Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for North Central Area Schools reports $15,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Area Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Elementary School
How many students attend North Central Elementary School?
North Central Elementary School has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hermansville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central Elementary School?
55.4% of students at North Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Central Elementary School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Hermansville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Elementary School?
North Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 North Central Area Schools?
Besides North Central Elementary School, North Central Area Schools also operates North Central Area Senior High School (100 students) and North Central Middle School (61 students). See the North Central Area Schools district page for the complete list.