Enrollment
189
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262610006260
Nottawa Community School — Sturgis, MI
Federal NCES profile for Nottawa Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Nottawa Community School · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nottawa Community School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nottawa Community School reports 189 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Michigan average and 41% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nottawa Community School spends $13,503 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.8% from local sources (property taxes), 50.7% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nottawa Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,503
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 189 Top 23% in Michigan — larger than 77% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.4% -44% vs state
NCES ID 262610006260
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nottawa Community School, which includes Nottawa Community School.
$13,503
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 50.7%
Federal 21.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nottawa Community School
How many students attend Nottawa Community School?
Nottawa Community School has 189 students enrolled. It is a other school in STURGIS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottawa Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nottawa Community School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nottawa Community School?
30.4% of students at Nottawa Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nottawa Community School?
The largest demographic group at Nottawa Community School is White at 95.8%. The school serves a student body in STURGIS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nottawa Community School?
Nottawa Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.