- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Ojibwa Elementary School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 260957004458 · Macomb, MI Other · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 20.7:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Ojibwa Elementary School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ojibwa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- This school 622
Ojibwa Elementary School
622 students
What this shows Ojibwa Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ojibwa Elementary School compares
Ojibwa Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,162
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~622 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.