- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling Heights, MI
Schwarzkoff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schwarzkoff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447006992
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schwarzkoff Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 23
- schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Schwarzkoff Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schwarzkoff Elementary School ranks #8 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447006992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Schwarzkoff Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 263447006992 · Sterling Heights, MI Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 15.3:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Schwarzkoff Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Schwarzkoff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 597
Schwarzkoff Elementary School
597 students
What this shows Schwarzkoff Elementary School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schwarzkoff Elementary School compares
Schwarzkoff 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
African American 14.2%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Schwarzkoff Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schwarzkoff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schwarzkoff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Schwarzkoff Elementary School
How many students attend Schwarzkoff Elementary School?
Schwarzkoff Elementary School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schwarzkoff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schwarzkoff Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Schwarzkoff Elementary School?
67.4% of students at Schwarzkoff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schwarzkoff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schwarzkoff Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schwarzkoff Elementary School?
Schwarzkoff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Schwarzkoff Elementary School rank among schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Schwarzkoff Elementary School ranks #8 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Schwarzkoff Elementary School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.