Enrollment
490
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, MI
Sequoyah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoyah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260957007482
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoyah Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoyah Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957007482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequoyah Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sequoyah Elementary School
Sequoyah Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 490 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #187.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) alongside Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Elementary School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,620
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 88.2%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Sequoyah Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Sequoyah Elementary School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Sequoyah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoyah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~490 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah Elementary School
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoyah Elementary School?
19.8% of students at Sequoyah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoyah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoyah Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sequoyah Elementary School rank among schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macomb on the city page.
Is Sequoyah Elementary School a good school?
Sequoyah Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Sequoyah Elementary School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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