- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
North Edcreekside School
Federal NCES profile for North Edcreekside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268044000523
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Edcreekside School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Edcreekside School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Edcreekside School ranks #2 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Education Services · Michigan
NCES ID 268044000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
North Edcreekside School shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 268044000523 · Traverse City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 7.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North Ednew Horizons (75 students)
North Edcreekside School shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Edcreekside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Ednew Ho
North Ednew Horizons
75 students
- North Edbridge
North Edbridgeway
70 students
- Life Skills Ce
Life Skills Center
67 students
- This school
North Edcreekside School
64 students
What this shows North Edcreekside School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Edcreekside School compares
North Edcreekside 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, North Edcreekside School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How North Edcreekside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ednew Horizons | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Edbridgeway | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Life Skills Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Edcreekside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~64 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Edcreekside School
How many students attend North Edcreekside School?
North Edcreekside School has 64 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Edcreekside School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Edcreekside School is 7.1:1, which is 59% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Edcreekside School?
52.5% of students at North Edcreekside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Edcreekside School?
The largest demographic group at North Edcreekside School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Edcreekside School?
North Edcreekside School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Edcreekside School rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Edcreekside School ranks #2 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Education Services?
Besides North Edcreekside School, Northwest Education Services also operates North Ednew Horizons (75 students), North Edbridgeway (70 students), and Life Skills Center (67 students). See the Northwest Education Services district page for the complete list.