Enrollment
14
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260279009017
Sugarbush Early Childhood — Chesterfield, MI
Federal NCES profile for Sugarbush Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 94/100.
👥 Class size 94
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: Anchor Bay School District · 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.4:1
vs 18.2:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sugarbush Early Childhood reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 92% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 91% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Michigan average and 31% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anchor Bay School District spends $13,788 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.8% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 94/100 (A+), calculated from 1 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 Sugarbush Early Childhood 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 | 1.4:1 | ▼ 92% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 2% | — | — |
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
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 0% in Michigan — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,788
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 14 Top 2% in Michigan — larger than 98% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 1.4:1 -92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.7% -34% vs state
NCES ID 260279009017
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Sugarbush Early Childhood.
$13,788
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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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 other 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 18.2:1 and 91% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.