- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iron River, MI
Stambaugh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stambaugh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263291006843
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stambaugh Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 353
- students enrolled
Stambaugh Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Iron County Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263291006843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Stambaugh Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 263291006843 · Iron River, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 16.8:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: West Iron County Middle High School (407 students)
Stambaugh Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Stambaugh Elementary School compares
Stambaugh 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$13,892
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
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Stambaugh Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for West Iron County Public Schools reports $13,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stambaugh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Iron County Middle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stambaugh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stambaugh Elementary School
How many students attend Stambaugh Elementary School?
Stambaugh Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iron River, MI. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stambaugh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stambaugh Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Stambaugh Elementary School?
71.6% of students at Stambaugh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stambaugh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stambaugh Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Iron River, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stambaugh Elementary School?
Stambaugh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Iron County Public Schools?
Besides Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Public Schools also operates West Iron County Middle High School (407 students). See the West Iron County Public Schools district page for the complete list.