At a glance
Reported students
476
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240
Meachum Elementary: 476 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
16.9:1 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
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Meachum Elementary
Meachum Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Millington. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Millington Community Schools. NCES reports 476 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, 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 (97.3%) and Black (1.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Meachum Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.24 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
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White97.3%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 Millington Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Millington High School
High · Grades 09–12
358 reported students
Millington Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
240 reported students
Malc
High · Grades 09–12
19 reported students
ESCE Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Meachum Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESCE Program Other · Millington Community Schools | PK–PK | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Malc High · Millington Community Schools | 09–12 | 19 | 0.3 mi |
| Millington High School High · Millington Community Schools | 09–12 | 358 | 0.5 mi |
| Millington Junior High School Middle · Millington Community Schools | 06–08 | 240 | 0.5 mi |
| Central School Elementary · Vassar Public Schools | KG–05 | 366 | 7.6 mi |
| Mayville Elementary School Elementary · Mayville Community School District | PK–05 | 248 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meachum Elementary
What grades does Meachum Elementary serve?
Meachum Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Millington Community Schools.
How many students attend Meachum Elementary?
Meachum Elementary reported 476 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meachum Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 476 students and 28.24 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 Meachum Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meachum Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Millington Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meachum Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.4% 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 Meachum Elementary in?
Meachum Elementary is part of Millington Community Schools, based in Millington, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meachum Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ESCE Program (under 0.1 mi), Malc (0.3 mi), Millington High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.