Enrollment
583
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schoolcraft Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schoolcraft Elementary School
Schoolcraft Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Schoolcraft, Michigan, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 59% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.5% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 521 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Schoolcraft Community Schools also operates Schoolcraft High School (502 students) and Schoolcraft Middle School (237 students) alongside Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School compares
Schoolcraft 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,063
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schoolcraft Community Schools, which includes Schoolcraft Elementary School.
$12,063
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 64.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~583 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Schoolcraft on the city page.
Is Schoolcraft Elementary School a good school?
Schoolcraft Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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