- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 260279009017 · Chesterfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 1.4:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 94
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Chesterfield. Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sugarbush Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- Great Oaks Ele 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- Lighthouse Ele 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
- This school 14
Sugarbush Early Childhood
14 students
What this shows Sugarbush Early Childhood reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugarbush Early Childhood compares
Sugarbush Early Childhood vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~14 students)
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.
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.