- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sequoyah Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 260957007482 · Macomb, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 19.6:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Sequoyah Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sequoyah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- This school 490
Sequoyah Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Sequoyah Elementary School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoyah Elementary School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,999
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
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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,162
- 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
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 (~490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.