Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marquette, MI
Sandy Knoll School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Knoll School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001303871
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Knoll School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Marquette · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Knoll School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Knoll School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Marquette, MI.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001303871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy Knoll School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy Knoll School
Sandy Knoll School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marquette, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Sandy Knoll School is leaner than roughly 88% of Michigan schools and 32% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 484 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students) and Bothwell Middle School (696 students) alongside Sandy Knoll 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 Sandy Knoll School compares
Sandy Knoll 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$11,849
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 84.5%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Sandy Knoll School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marquette Area Public Schools, which includes Sandy Knoll School.
$11,849
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Sandy Knoll School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothwell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graveraet Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Knoll School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy Knoll School
How many students attend Sandy Knoll School?
Sandy Knoll School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marquette, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Knoll School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Knoll School is 11.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% 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 Sandy Knoll School?
33.2% of students at Sandy Knoll School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Knoll School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Knoll School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Knoll School?
Sandy Knoll School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandy Knoll School rank among schools in Marquette?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Knoll School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Marquette, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marquette on the city page.
Is Sandy Knoll School a good school?
Sandy Knoll School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. 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 Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Sandy Knoll School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students), Bothwell Middle School (696 students), and Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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