- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birch Run, MI
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260582004211
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Birch Run · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, MI.
School address
District: Birch Run Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260582004211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 260582004211 · Birch Run, MI Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 17.9:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Greene Middle School (548 students)
North Elementary School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Elementary School
682 students
- Marshall Green
Marshall Greene Middle School
548 students
- Birch Run High
Birch Run High School
538 students
- Birch Run Prog 38
Birch Run Progressive High School
38 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,800
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
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 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Birch Run Area Schools reports $12,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Greene Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Run High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Run Progressive High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birch Run, MI. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
57.1% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Birch Run, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Birch Run?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Birch Run, 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 Birch Run Area Schools?
Besides North Elementary School, Birch Run Area Schools also operates Marshall Greene Middle School (548 students), Birch Run High School (538 students), and Birch Run Progressive High School (38 students). See the Birch Run Area Schools district page for the complete list.