- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Three Oaks, MI
Three Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Three Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262979006560
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Oaks Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 195
- students enrolled
Three Oaks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: River Valley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262979006560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Three Oaks Elementary School grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+110.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 262979006560 · Three Oaks, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 24.4:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley Middlehigh School (265 students)
Three Oaks Elementary School grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+110.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Three Oaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley M
River Valley Middlehigh School
265 students
- This school
Three Oaks Elementary School
195 students
- Chikaming Elem
Chikaming Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Three Oaks Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Oaks Elementary School compares
Three Oaks 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$21,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Three Oaks Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for River Valley School District reports $21,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Middlehigh School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chikaming Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Three Oaks Elementary School?
Three Oaks Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Three Oaks, MI. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Elementary School is 24.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Oaks Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Three Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Three Oaks Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Three Oaks, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Oaks Elementary School?
Three Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
What other schools are in River Valley School District?
Besides Three Oaks Elementary School, River Valley School District also operates River Valley Middlehigh School (265 students) and Chikaming Elementary School (114 students). See the River Valley School District district page for the complete list.