- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Posen, MI
Posen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Posen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262913006502
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Posen Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
Posen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 · Michigan
NCES ID 262913006502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Posen Elementary School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 262913006502 · Posen, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 19.7:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Posen Consolidated High School (92 students)
Posen Elementary School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Posen Elementary School compares
Posen Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 96.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Posen Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 reports $13,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Posen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posen Consolidated High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Posen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Posen Elementary School
How many students attend Posen Elementary School?
Posen Elementary School has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Posen, MI. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Posen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Posen Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Posen Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Posen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Posen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Posen Elementary School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Posen, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Posen Elementary School?
Posen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Posen Consolidated School District No. 9?
Besides Posen Elementary School, Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 also operates Posen Consolidated High School (92 students). See the Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 district page for the complete list.