- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, MI
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schoolcraft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263531007139
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoolcraft Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Schoolcraft Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531007139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Schoolcraft Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263531007139 · Waterford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 16.6:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Schoolcraft Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 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
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- This school
Schoolcraft Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Schoolcraft Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schoolcraft Elementary School compares
Schoolcraft Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$17,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Schoolcraft Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Waterford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oakside Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,424 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Standard public school
298 students 37.3:1 students per teacher
Waterford Montessori Academy
Standard public school
213 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special-education school
45 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schoolcraft Elementary School
How many students attend Schoolcraft Elementary School?
Schoolcraft Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School?
50.6% 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 77.1% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoolcraft Elementary School?
Schoolcraft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Waterford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Schoolcraft Elementary School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.