Enrollment
380
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263300006852
Stephenson Area Public School — Stephenson, MI
Federal NCES profile for Stephenson Area Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
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: Stephenson Area 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephenson Area Public School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stephenson Area Public School reports 380 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Michigan average and 20% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stephenson Area Public Schools spends $25,719 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 16.3% 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 3 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 Stephenson Area Public 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 55% | — | — |
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
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$25,719
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 380 Top 55% in Michigan — larger than 45% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.2% -24% vs state
NCES ID 263300006852
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.0%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stephenson Area Public Schools, which includes Stephenson Area Public School.
$25,719
Per student
+62%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 16.3%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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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 Stephenson Area Public School
How many students attend Stephenson Area Public School?
Stephenson Area Public School has 380 students enrolled. It is a other school in STEPHENSON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephenson Area Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephenson Area Public School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephenson Area Public School?
41.2% of students at Stephenson Area Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephenson Area Public School?
The largest demographic group at Stephenson Area Public School is White at 94.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in STEPHENSON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephenson Area Public School?
Stephenson Area Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.