- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ithaca, MI
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261958005621
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ithaca, MI.
School address
District: Ithaca Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261958005621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261958005621 · Ithaca, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 21.1:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca High School (442 students)
North Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.5 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
- Ithaca High Sc
Ithaca High School
442 students
- This school
North Elementary School
295 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
234 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 295 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$14,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ithaca Public Schools reports $14,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ithaca, MI. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
44.6% 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 88.1% of enrollment, in Ithaca, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca Public Schools?
Besides North Elementary School, Ithaca Public Schools also operates Ithaca High School (442 students) and South Elementary School (234 students). See the Ithaca Public Schools district page for the complete list.