- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottville, MI
Scottville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scottville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262313006005
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottville Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Scottville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottville Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottville Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI.
School address
District: Mason County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262313006005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Scottville Elementary School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262313006005 · Scottville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 15.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason County Central Hs (413 students)
Scottville Elementary School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Scottville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Hs
413 students
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Ms
276 students
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
258 students
- This school
Scottville Elementary School
211 students
- Academy of Sci 45
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
45 students
What this shows Scottville Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottville Elementary School compares
Scottville Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$12,770
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Scottville Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mason County Central Schools reports $12,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scottville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scottville Elementary School
How many students attend Scottville Elementary School?
Scottville Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottville Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Scottville Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Scottville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scottville Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Scottville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottville Elementary School?
Scottville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Scottville Elementary School rank among public schools in Scottville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottville Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scottville, 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 Scottville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason County Central Schools?
Besides Scottville Elementary School, Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Hs (413 students), Mason County Central Ms (276 students), and Mason County Central Upper Elementary (258 students). See the Mason County Central Schools district page for the complete list.