Enrollment
622
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, MI
Ojibwa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ojibwa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260957004458
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ojibwa Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ojibwa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ojibwa Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957004458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ojibwa Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ojibwa Elementary School
Ojibwa Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 565 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #459, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) alongside Ojibwa 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 Ojibwa Elementary School compares
Ojibwa 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$12,620
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 64.0%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Ojibwa Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Ojibwa Elementary School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Ojibwa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ojibwa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~622 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ojibwa Elementary School
How many students attend Ojibwa Elementary School?
Ojibwa Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ojibwa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ojibwa Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ojibwa Elementary School?
40.7% of students at Ojibwa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ojibwa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ojibwa Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ojibwa Elementary School?
Ojibwa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Ojibwa Elementary School rank among schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Ojibwa Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macomb on the city page.
Is Ojibwa Elementary School a good school?
Ojibwa Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Ojibwa Elementary School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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