Enrollment
328
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reese, MI
Reese Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reese Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262952006537
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reese Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Reese · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Reese Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reese Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Reese, MI.
School address
District: Reese Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262952006537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reese Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reese Elementary School
Reese Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reese, Michigan, enrolling 328 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Reese Public Schools also operates Reese High School (254 students) and Reese Middle School (161 students) alongside Reese Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reese Elementary School compares
Reese Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Reese Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reese Public Schools, which includes Reese Elementary School.
$12,501
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 60.0%
Federal 12.4%
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.
How Reese Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reese High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reese Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reese Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reese Elementary School
How many students attend Reese Elementary School?
Reese Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reese, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reese Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reese Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Reese Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Reese Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reese Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reese Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Reese, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reese Elementary School?
Reese Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reese Elementary School rank among public schools in Reese?
By Resource Investment Index, Reese Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Reese, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reese on the city page.
Is Reese Elementary School a good school?
Reese Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Reese Public Schools?
Besides Reese Elementary School, Reese Public Schools also operates Reese High School (254 students) and Reese Middle School (161 students). See the Reese Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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