- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weidman, MI
Weidman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weidman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260956004448
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weidman Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Weidman Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chippewa Hills School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260956004448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Weidman Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 260956004448 · Weidman, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 15.2:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students)
Weidman Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Weidman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Hills
Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
503 students
- Chippewa Hills
Chippewa Hills High School
463 students
- This school
Weidman Elementary School
258 students
- Mecosta Elemen
Mecosta Elementary School
256 students
- Barryton Eleme
Barryton Elementary School
204 students
- Mosaic School 89
Mosaic School
89 students
What this shows Weidman Elementary School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weidman Elementary School compares
Weidman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$15,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Weidman Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chippewa Hills School District reports $15,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weidman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Hills Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mecosta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barryton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mosaic School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weidman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weidman Elementary School
How many students attend Weidman Elementary School?
Weidman Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weidman, MI. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weidman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weidman Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Weidman Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Weidman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weidman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weidman Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Weidman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weidman Elementary School?
Weidman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Chippewa Hills School District?
Besides Weidman Elementary School, Chippewa Hills School District also operates Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students), Chippewa Hills High School (463 students), and Mecosta Elementary School (256 students). See the Chippewa Hills School District district page for the complete list.