- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Orville C Krause Elementary School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 260324001375 · Armada, MI Other · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 15.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Armada High School (533 students)
Orville C Krause Elementary School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Orville C Krause Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orville C Krause Elementary School
778 students
- Armada High Sc
Armada High School
533 students
- Armada Middle
Armada Middle School
383 students
- Armada Continu 13
Armada Continuing Education Center
13 students
What this shows Orville C Krause Elementary School reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orville C Krause Elementary School compares
Orville C Krause Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,754
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 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.
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
District finance for Armada Area Schools reports $14,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~778 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.