Enrollment
14
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, MI
Sugarbush Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Sugarbush Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 94/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260279009017
👥 S:T ratio 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugarbush Early Childhood earns 94/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 94
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugarbush Early Childhood has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarbush Early Childhood ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279009017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sugarbush Early Childhood compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sugarbush Early Childhood
Sugarbush Early Childhood is a small combined-grade school in Chesterfield, Michigan, enrolling 14 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.4:1, Sugarbush Early Childhood is leaner than roughly 99% of Michigan schools and 92% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Michigan schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Sugarbush Early Childhood.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sugarbush Early Childhood compares
Sugarbush Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.4:1 | ▼ 92% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.4:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
1.4:1
students per teacher
- 92% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Sugarbush Early Childhood.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
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.
How Sugarbush Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugarbush Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sugarbush Early Childhood
How many students attend Sugarbush Early Childhood?
Sugarbush Early Childhood has 14 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarbush Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugarbush Early Childhood is 1.4:1, which is 92% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 91% 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 Sugarbush Early Childhood?
35.7% of students at Sugarbush Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugarbush Early Childhood?
Sugarbush Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 94/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sugarbush Early Childhood rank among schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugarbush Early Childhood ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
Is Sugarbush Early Childhood a good school?
Sugarbush Early Childhood earns 94/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Sugarbush Early Childhood, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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