At a glance
Reported students
414
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452
Churchill Elementary School: 414 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
18.2:1 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
- 397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Churchill Elementary School
Churchill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Muskegon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mona Shores Public School District. NCES reports 414 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above 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 (82.4%) and multiracial (6%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Churchill Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.7 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
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White82.4%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black5.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
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 Mona Shores Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Ross Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Campbell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
Mona Shores Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
930 reported students
Mona Shores High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,268 reported students
Public schools near Churchill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Park Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 450 | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 454 | 2.8 mi |
| Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change | PK–08 | 154 | 3.1 mi |
| Edgewood Elementary Academy Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System | PK–02 | 134 | 3.1 mi |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 411 | 3.3 mi |
| Dr Martin Luther King Academy Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System | 03–05 | 105 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Churchill Elementary School
What grades does Churchill Elementary School serve?
Churchill Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mona Shores Public School District.
How many students attend Churchill Elementary School?
Churchill Elementary School reported 414 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 397 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 414 students and 22.7 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 Churchill Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Churchill Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mona Shores Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Churchill Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.1% 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 Churchill Elementary School in?
Churchill Elementary School is part of Mona Shores Public School District, based in Norton Shores, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Churchill Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ross Park Elementary School (1.4 mi), Campbell Elementary School (2.8 mi), Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.