Enrollment
643
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, MI
Siebert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Siebert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262382006065
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siebert Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Siebert Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siebert Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382006065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siebert Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siebert Elementary School
Siebert Elementary School is a large elementary school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Midland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Park Elementary School (646 students): Siebert Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 15.8:1).
Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students) and Midland High School (1,129 students) alongside Siebert 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 Siebert Elementary School compares
Siebert 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,264
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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Siebert Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Public Schools, which includes Siebert Elementary School.
$12,264
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.9%
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 Siebert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siebert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Midland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~643 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Siebert Elementary School
How many students attend Siebert Elementary School?
Siebert Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siebert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siebert Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Siebert Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Siebert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siebert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Siebert Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siebert Elementary School?
Siebert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Siebert Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Siebert Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Siebert Elementary School a good school?
Siebert Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Midland Public Schools?
Besides Siebert Elementary School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Midland High School (1,129 students), and Jefferson Middle School (919 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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