- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marquette, MI
Superior Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Superior Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001303867
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Superior Hills Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Marquette · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Superior Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Marquette, MI.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001303867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Superior Hills Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 260001303867 · Marquette, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 17.6:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Senior High School (940 students)
Superior Hills Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Superior Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Seni
Marquette Senior High School
940 students
- Bothwell Middl
Bothwell Middle School
696 students
- Cherry Creek E
Cherry Creek Elementary School
430 students
- This school
Superior Hills Elementary School
405 students
- Sandy Knoll Sc 322
Sandy Knoll School
322 students
- Graveraet Elem 289
Graveraet Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Superior Hills Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Superior Hills Elementary School compares
Superior Hills Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$13,390
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Superior Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marquette Area Public Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Superior Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothwell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Knoll School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graveraet Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Superior Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Superior Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Superior Hills Elementary School?
Superior Hills Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marquette, MI. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Hills Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Superior Hills Elementary School?
31.3% of students at Superior Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Superior Hills Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior Hills Elementary School?
Superior Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Superior Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Marquette?
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Marquette, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marquette on the city page.
What other schools are in Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Superior Hills Elementary School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Marquette Senior High School (940 students), Bothwell Middle School (696 students), and Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.