- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onsted, MI
Onsted Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Onsted Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262652001139
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onsted Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Onsted · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onsted Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onsted Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Onsted, MI.
School address
District: Onsted Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262652001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Onsted Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 262652001139 · Onsted, MI Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 14.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Onsted Community High School (365 students)
Onsted Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Onsted Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Onsted Elementary
536 students
- Onsted Communi
Onsted Community High School
365 students
- Onsted Middle
Onsted Middle School
243 students
What this shows Onsted Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onsted Elementary compares
Onsted Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$14,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Onsted Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Onsted Community Schools reports $14,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onsted Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsted Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onsted Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onsted Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onsted Elementary
How many students attend Onsted Elementary?
Onsted Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onsted, MI. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onsted Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Onsted Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Onsted Elementary?
45.5% of students at Onsted Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onsted Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Onsted Elementary is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Onsted, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onsted Elementary?
Onsted Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onsted Elementary rank among public schools in Onsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Onsted Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Onsted, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onsted Community Schools?
Besides Onsted Elementary, Onsted Community Schools also operates Onsted Community High School (365 students) and Onsted Middle School (243 students). See the Onsted Community Schools district page for the complete list.