Enrollment
258
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weidman Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weidman Elementary School
Weidman Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Weidman, Michigan, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #316.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chippewa Hills School District also operates Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students) and Chippewa Hills High School (463 students) alongside Weidman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weidman Elementary School compares
Weidman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Hills School District, which includes Weidman Elementary School.
$12,887
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 46.7%
Federal 14.9%
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.
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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Weidman Elementary School a good school?
Weidman Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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