At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Keicher Elementary School: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Keicher Elementary School
Keicher Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–06 in Michigan Center. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Michigan Center School District. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (86.8%) and multiracial (7.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Keicher Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.33 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 0.5 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
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White86.8%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
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 Michigan Center School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arnold Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
321 reported students
Michigan Center JrSr High School
High · Grades 07–12
700 reported students
Public schools near Keicher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Elementary School Elementary · Michigan Center School District | PK–02 | 321 | 1.1 mi |
| John R Lewis Elementary Elementary · Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 140 | 4 mi |
| Northeast Elementary School Elementary · Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 396 | 4.1 mi |
| Townsend Elementary School Elementary · Vandercook Lake Public Schools | PK–05 | 316 | 4.3 mi |
| East Jackson Elementary Elementary · East Jackson Community Schools | KG–06 | 348 | 4.9 mi |
| Sharp Park Academy Elementary · Jackson Public Schools | KG–05 | 337 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Keicher Elementary School
What grades does Keicher Elementary School serve?
Keicher Elementary School reports grades 01–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Michigan Center School District.
How many students attend Keicher Elementary School?
Keicher Elementary School reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Keicher Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 402 students and 25.33 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 Keicher Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Keicher Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Michigan Center School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Keicher Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.5% 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 Keicher Elementary School in?
Keicher Elementary School is part of Michigan Center School District, based in Michigan Center, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Keicher Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arnold Elementary School (1.1 mi), John R Lewis Elementary (4 mi), Northeast Elementary School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.