- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schoolcraft, MI
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schoolcraft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263102001121
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoolcraft Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Schoolcraft · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schoolcraft Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Schoolcraft, MI.
School address
District: Schoolcraft Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263102001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+271 students YoY
Schoolcraft Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+80.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+271 students YoY 263102001121 · Schoolcraft, MI Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 27.8:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Schoolcraft High School (502 students)
Schoolcraft Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+80.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Schoolcraft Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Schoolcraft Elementary School
583 students
- Schoolcraft Hi
Schoolcraft High School
502 students
- Schoolcraft Mi
Schoolcraft Middle School
237 students
What this shows Schoolcraft Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schoolcraft Elementary School compares
Schoolcraft 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,103
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 92.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Schoolcraft Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Schoolcraft Community Schools reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schoolcraft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoolcraft Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schoolcraft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schoolcraft Elementary School
How many students attend Schoolcraft Elementary School?
Schoolcraft Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schoolcraft, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), up 271.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School is 27.8:1, which is 59% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schoolcraft Elementary School?
24.5% of students at Schoolcraft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schoolcraft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schoolcraft Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Schoolcraft, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoolcraft Elementary School?
Schoolcraft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
How does Schoolcraft Elementary School rank among public schools in Schoolcraft?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Schoolcraft, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Schoolcraft Community Schools?
Besides Schoolcraft Elementary School, Schoolcraft Community Schools also operates Schoolcraft High School (502 students) and Schoolcraft Middle School (237 students). See the Schoolcraft Community Schools district page for the complete list.