- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Ignace, MI
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for St Ignace Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001207696
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Saint Ignace · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignace Elementarymiddle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Saint Ignace, MI.
School address
District: St. Ignace Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001207696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260001207696 · Saint Ignace, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 12:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lasalle High School (117 students)
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School
240 students
- Lasalle High S
Lasalle High School
117 students
- St Ignace Juve 3
St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
3 students
What this shows St Ignace Elementarymiddle School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ignace Elementarymiddle School compares
St Ignace Elementarymiddle 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$16,443
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 47.9%
White 43.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, St Ignace Elementarymiddle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Ignace Area Schools reports $16,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Ignace Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasalle High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ignace Elementarymiddle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Ignace Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend St Ignace Elementarymiddle School?
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Ignace, MI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignace Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignace Elementarymiddle School is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Ignace Elementarymiddle School?
58.3% of students at St Ignace Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Ignace Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at St Ignace Elementarymiddle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.9% of enrollment, in Saint Ignace, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ignace Elementarymiddle School?
St Ignace Elementarymiddle 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 St Ignace Elementarymiddle School rank among schools in Saint Ignace?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignace Elementarymiddle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Saint Ignace, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Ignace Area Schools?
Besides St Ignace Elementarymiddle School, St. Ignace Area Schools also operates Lasalle High School (117 students) and St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility (3 students). See the St. Ignace Area Schools district page for the complete list.