- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Creek Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260894004439 · Chelsea, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 18.7:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High School (750 students)
North Creek Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
750 students
- Beach Middle S
Beach Middle School
525 students
- This school
North Creek Elementary School
485 students
- South Meadows
South Meadows Elementary School
476 students
What this shows North Creek Elementary School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Creek Elementary School compares
North Creek 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,298
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 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
District finance for Chelsea School District reports $16,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~485 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.