Enrollment
778
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Armada, MI
Orville C Krause Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orville C Krause Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260324001375
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orville C Krause Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Armada · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orville C Krause Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orville C Krause Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Armada, MI.
School address
District: Armada Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260324001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orville C Krause Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orville C Krause Elementary School
Orville C Krause Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Armada, Michigan, enrolling 778 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 778 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Armada Area Schools also operates Armada High School (533 students) and Armada Middle School (383 students) alongside Orville C Krause 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 Orville C Krause Elementary School compares
Orville C Krause 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,931
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 778 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 96.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Orville C Krause Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Armada Area Schools, which includes Orville C Krause Elementary School.
$12,931
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 Orville C Krause Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armada High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armada Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armada Continuing Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orville C Krause Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Orville C Krause Elementary School
How many students attend Orville C Krause Elementary School?
Orville C Krause Elementary School has 778 students enrolled. It is a public school in Armada, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orville C Krause Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orville C Krause Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Orville C Krause Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Orville C Krause Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orville C Krause Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orville C Krause Elementary School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Armada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orville C Krause Elementary School?
Orville C Krause Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Orville C Krause Elementary School rank among public schools in Armada?
By Resource Investment Index, Orville C Krause Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Armada, 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 Armada on the city page.
Is Orville C Krause Elementary School a good school?
Orville C Krause Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Armada Area Schools?
Besides Orville C Krause Elementary School, Armada Area Schools also operates Armada High School (533 students), Armada Middle School (383 students), and Armada Continuing Education Center (13 students). See the Armada Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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