Enrollment
26
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, MI
Satterlee School
Federal NCES profile for Satterlee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261716008750
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satterlee School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 26
- students enrolled
Satterlee School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261716008750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Satterlee School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Satterlee School
Satterlee School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Greenville, Michigan, enrolling 26 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 49% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.1% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 26 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greenville's public schools, it stands alongside Isdlocal Center Programs (50 students): Satterlee School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 2:1).
Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students) and Greenville Middle School (797 students) alongside Satterlee 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 Satterlee School compares
Satterlee 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$13,056
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 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 80.8%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Satterlee School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Public Schools, which includes Satterlee School.
$13,056
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 17.1%
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 Satterlee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Heights School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satterlee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Satterlee School
How many students attend Satterlee School?
Satterlee School has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Greenville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satterlee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Satterlee School is 26:1, which is 49% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Satterlee School?
84.1% of students at Satterlee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satterlee School?
The largest demographic group at Satterlee School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Greenville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satterlee School?
Satterlee School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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).
Is Satterlee School a good school?
Satterlee School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Satterlee School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students), Greenville Middle School (797 students), and Baldwin Heights School (449 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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