Enrollment
536
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onsted Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onsted Elementary
Onsted Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Onsted, Michigan, enrolling 536 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 536 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 653 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #561, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Onsted Community Schools also operates Onsted Community High School (365 students) and Onsted Middle School (243 students) alongside Onsted Elementary.
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 Onsted Elementary compares
Onsted Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,150
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onsted Community Schools, which includes Onsted Elementary.
$12,150
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Onsted on the city page.
Is Onsted Elementary a good school?
Onsted Elementary earns 18/100 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 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.
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