At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
257
Weidman Elementary School: 258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Weidman Elementary School
Weidman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Weidman. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Chippewa Hills School District. NCES reports 258 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Weidman Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.4%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chippewa Hills School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mecosta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
256 reported students
Barryton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
204 reported students
Mosaic School
High · Grades 07–12
89 reported students
Chippewa Hills High School
High · Grades 07–12
463 reported students
Chippewa Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
503 reported students
Public schools near Weidman Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal City Elementary School Elementary · Beal City Public Schools | KG–05 | 265 | 3.5 mi |
| Beal City High School High · Beal City Public Schools | 06–12 | 376 | 3.6 mi |
| Chippewa Hills Middle School Middle · Chippewa Hills School District | 05–08 | 503 | 8.6 mi |
| Chippewa Hills High School High · Chippewa Hills School District | 07–12 | 463 | 8.8 mi |
| Barryton Elementary School Elementary · Chippewa Hills School District | PK–04 | 204 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Weidman Elementary School
What grades does Weidman Elementary School serve?
Weidman Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chippewa Hills School District.
How many students attend Weidman Elementary School?
Weidman Elementary School reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 159 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Weidman Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 258 students and 15.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Weidman Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Weidman Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chippewa Hills School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Weidman Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Weidman Elementary School in?
Weidman Elementary School is part of Chippewa Hills School District, based in Remus, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Weidman Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beal City Elementary School (3.5 mi), Beal City High School (3.6 mi), Chippewa Hills Middle School (8.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.