- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainwell, MI
Starr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262853006403
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Plainwell · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Starr Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Plainwell, MI.
School address
District: Plainwell Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262853006403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Starr Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262853006403 · Plainwell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.7:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainwell High School (828 students)
Starr Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Starr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainwell High
Plainwell High School
828 students
- Plainwell Midd
Plainwell Middle School
569 students
- Gilkey Element
Gilkey Elementary School
439 students
- This school
Starr Elementary School
410 students
- Cooper Element 288
Cooper Elementary School
288 students
- Renaissance Hi 86
Renaissance High School
86 students
What this shows Starr Elementary School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starr Elementary School compares
Starr 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$13,191
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
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Starr Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plainwell Community Schools reports $13,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainwell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainwell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilkey Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starr Elementary School
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainwell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Starr Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Starr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starr Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Plainwell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr Elementary School?
Starr 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 Starr Elementary School rank among schools in Plainwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Plainwell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainwell Community Schools?
Besides Starr Elementary School, Plainwell Community Schools also operates Plainwell High School (828 students), Plainwell Middle School (569 students), and Gilkey Elementary School (439 students). See the Plainwell Community Schools district page for the complete list.