Enrollment
249
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262796006376
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School — Pewamo, MI
Federal NCES profile for Pewamowestphalia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pewamowestphalia Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Michigan average and 40% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools spends $15,070 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.6% from local sources (property taxes), 65.8% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pewamowestphalia Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,070
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 32% in Michigan — larger than 68% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.1% -43% vs state
NCES ID 262796006376
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools, which includes Pewamowestphalia Elementary School.
$15,070
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 65.8%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
How many students attend Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in PEWAMO, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pewamowestphalia Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Pewamowestphalia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pewamowestphalia Elementary School is White at 96.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in PEWAMO, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.