Enrollment
437
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263261006807
Springport Elementary School — Springport, MI
Federal NCES profile for Springport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springport Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springport Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springport Elementary School reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Michigan average and 22% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 437 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springport Public Schools spends $15,006 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 60.4% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springport Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 16% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,006
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 65% in Michigan — larger than 35% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 17:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.0% +16% vs state
NCES ID 263261006807
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 437:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.7%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springport Public Schools, which includes Springport Elementary School.
$15,006
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 60.4%
Federal 14.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Springport Elementary School
How many students attend Springport Elementary School?
Springport Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SPRINGPORT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springport Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springport Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Springport Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springport Elementary School is White at 89.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGPORT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springport Elementary School?
Springport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.