- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sandy Knoll School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 260001303871 · Marquette, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 11.9:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Senior High School (940 students)
Sandy Knoll School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sandy Knoll School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Seni
Marquette Senior High School
940 students
- Bothwell Middl
Bothwell Middle School
696 students
- Cherry Creek E
Cherry Creek Elementary School
430 students
- Superior Hills
Superior Hills Elementary School
405 students
- This school 322
Sandy Knoll School
322 students
- Graveraet Elem 289
Graveraet Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Sandy Knoll School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Knoll School compares
Sandy Knoll School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,390
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
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.
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
District finance for Marquette Area Public Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~322 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.