- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison Township, MI
South River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262187000627
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Harrison Township · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South River Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South River Elementary School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 262187000627 · Harrison Township, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 18.4:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
South River Elementary School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School N
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- Joseph M Carke
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- Middle School
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- This school 515
South River Elementary School
515 students
What this shows South River Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River Elementary School compares
South River 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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 72.4%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, South River Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about South River Elementary School
How many students attend South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South River Elementary School?
39.9% of students at South River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South River Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 South River Elementary School rank among public schools in Harrison Township?
By Resource Investment Index, South River Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Harrison Township, 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 Harrison Township on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides South River Elementary School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.