- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elsie, MI
Ovidelsie High School
Federal NCES profile for Ovidelsie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262715006325
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ovidelsie High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elsie · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ovidelsie High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ovidelsie High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elsie, MI.
School address
District: Ovid-Elsie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262715006325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ovidelsie High School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262715006325 · Elsie, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 16.9:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ee Knight Elementary School (296 students)
Ovidelsie High School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ovidelsie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ovidelsie High School
372 students
- Ee Knight Elem
Ee Knight Elementary School
296 students
- Ovidelsie Midd
Ovidelsie Middle School
293 students
- Leonard Elemen
Leonard Elementary School
284 students
- Ovidelsie Comm 30
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt Hs
30 students
What this shows Ovidelsie High School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ovidelsie High School compares
Ovidelsie High 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$14,969
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Ovidelsie High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Ovid-Elsie Area Schools reports $14,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ovidelsie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ee Knight Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ovidelsie Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ovidelsie Comm Edalt Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ovidelsie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ovidelsie High School
How many students attend Ovidelsie High School?
Ovidelsie High School has 372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elsie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ovidelsie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ovidelsie High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Ovidelsie High School?
25.3% of students at Ovidelsie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ovidelsie High School?
The largest demographic group at Ovidelsie High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Elsie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ovidelsie High School?
Ovidelsie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ovidelsie High School rank among public schools in Elsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ovidelsie High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elsie, 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 Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
Besides Ovidelsie High School, Ovid-Elsie Area Schools also operates Ee Knight Elementary School (296 students), Ovidelsie Middle School (293 students), and Leonard Elementary School (284 students). See the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district page for the complete list.