Enrollment
313
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, MI
Oakview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263282006826
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakview Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakview Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakview Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI.
School address
District: St. Johns Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263282006826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakview Elementary School
Oakview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Johns, Michigan, enrolling 313 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 313 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 660 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #346.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students) and St Johns Middle School (584 students) alongside Oakview 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 Oakview Elementary School compares
Oakview 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$11,951
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Oakview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns Public Schools, which includes Oakview Elementary School.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 Oakview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Johns Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eureka School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~313 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakview Elementary School
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Oakview Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Oakview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakview Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakview Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakview Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
Is Oakview Elementary School a good school?
Oakview Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 St. Johns Public Schools?
Besides Oakview Elementary School, St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students), St Johns Middle School (584 students), and Gateway Elementary School (320 students). See the St. Johns Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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