Enrollment
485
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chelsea, MI
North Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260894004439
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Creek Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, MI.
School address
District: Chelsea School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260894004439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Creek Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Creek Elementary School
North Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chelsea, Michigan, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chelsea School District also operates Chelsea High School (750 students) and Beach Middle School (525 students) alongside North Creek 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 North Creek Elementary School compares
North Creek 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$14,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 86.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, North Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chelsea School District, which includes North Creek Elementary School.
$14,718
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 48.3%
Federal 5.6%
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 North Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beach Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~485 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Creek Elementary School
How many students attend North Creek Elementary School?
North Creek Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chelsea, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Creek Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Creek Elementary School?
13.4% of students at North Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Creek Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Creek Elementary School?
North Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 North Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, North Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea on the city page.
Is North Creek Elementary School a good school?
North Creek Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Chelsea School District?
Besides North Creek Elementary School, Chelsea School District also operates Chelsea High School (750 students), Beach Middle School (525 students), and South Meadows Elementary School (476 students). See the Chelsea School District district page for the complete list.
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