Enrollment
146
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Traverse City, MI
Old Mission Peninsula School
Federal NCES profile for Old Mission Peninsula School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260111908865Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Mission Peninsula School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 23
- public schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Mission Peninsula School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Mission Peninsula School ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Old Mission Peninsula School · Michigan
NCES ID 260111908865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Mission Peninsula School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Mission Peninsula School
Old Mission Peninsula School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Traverse City, Michigan, enrolling 146 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Old Mission Peninsula School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 36% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Old Mission Peninsula School spends $9,900 per pupil, 27% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Old Mission Peninsula School is a single-school charter district, so Old Mission Peninsula School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Old Mission Peninsula School compares
Old Mission Peninsula 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$9,900
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
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Old Mission Peninsula School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Old Mission Peninsula School, which includes Old Mission Peninsula School.
$9,900
Per student
-27%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 73.6%
Federal 17.4%
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.
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 (~146 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Old Mission Peninsula School
How many students attend Old Mission Peninsula School?
Old Mission Peninsula School has 146 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Traverse City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mission Peninsula School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mission Peninsula School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% lower 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 Old Mission Peninsula School?
17.8% of students at Old Mission Peninsula School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Mission Peninsula School?
The largest demographic group at Old Mission Peninsula School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Mission Peninsula School?
Old Mission Peninsula School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Old Mission Peninsula School rank among public schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Mission Peninsula School ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City on the city page.
Is Old Mission Peninsula School a good school?
Old Mission Peninsula School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Old Mission Peninsula School?
None; Old Mission Peninsula School is a single-school charter district, and Old Mission Peninsula School is its only campus.
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