Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, MI
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261980007740
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newport, MI.
School address
District: Jefferson Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 261980007740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newport, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 61% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 716 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #360.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) also operates Jefferson High School (430 students) and Jefferson Middle School (304 students) alongside North 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 Elementary School compares
North 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 86.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Schools (Monroe), which includes North Elementary School.
$12,712
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 27.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sodt Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary 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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 28.2:1, which is 61% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
48.7% 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 86.3% of enrollment, in Newport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newport, 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 Newport on the city page.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Besides North Elementary School, Jefferson Schools (Monroe) also operates Jefferson High School (430 students), Jefferson Middle School (304 students), and Sodt Elementary School (236 students). See the Jefferson Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.
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