- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Three Rivers, MI
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263384006932
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Three Rivers · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Three Rivers, MI.
School address
District: Three Rivers Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263384006932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Park Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 263384006932 · Three Rivers, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Three Rivers High School (632 students)
Park Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Three Rivers H
Three Rivers High School
632 students
- Three Rivers M
Three Rivers Middle School
476 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary School
296 students
- Ruth Hoppin Sc
Ruth Hoppin School
293 students
- This school
Park Elementary School
262 students
- Norton Element 186
Norton Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$15,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Three Rivers Community Schools reports $15,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Hoppin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Three Rivers, MI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Park Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Three Rivers, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Three Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Three Rivers, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Three Rivers on the city page.
What other schools are in Three Rivers Community Schools?
Besides Park Elementary School, Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students), Three Rivers Middle School (476 students), and Andrews Elementary School (296 students). See the Three Rivers Community Schools district page for the complete list.