Enrollment
114
Elementary
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263282006823
Eureka School
7500 N WELLING RD, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 · (989) 227-4900 · Clinton County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL114 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
44 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 24 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 22 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 23% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 15% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within St. Johns Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Eureka School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka School this school | 114 | 38.6% | N/A |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center WOODLAND | 134 | 30.6% | N/A |
| Gaines Elementary School GAINES | 93 | 35.5% | N/A |
| Linwood Elementary School LINWOOD | 122 | 47.5% | N/A |
| Hemlock Elementary School HEMLOCK | 129 | 32.6% | N/A |
| Parkside Elementary School ROCKFORD | 179 | 32.4% | 63.7% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Eureka School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Clinton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 114 | #1,556 of 1,630 | #12 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.6% | #1,084 of 1,563 | #5 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
114
+9 (+9%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 151
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 13.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 114 | 8.3 | 13.7:1 | 39% (44) |
| 2023-24 | 133 | 8.3 | 16.0:1 | 50% (67) |
| 2022-23 | 138 | 10.1 | 13.7:1 | 57% (79) |
| 2020-21 | 105 | 8 | 13.1:1 | 26% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 144 | 10 | 14.4:1 | 40% (57) |
| 2015-16 | 152 | 9 | 16.9:1 | 41% (62) |
| 2010-11 | 157 | 8 | 19.6:1 | 34% (54) |
| 2000-01 | 135 | 7 | 19.3:1 | 12% (16) |
| 1990-91 | 151 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eureka School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (144 to 114); teachers down 17% (10 to 8.3).
About Eureka School
A very small elementary school in SAINT JOHNS, Michigan, Eureka School is part of St. Johns Public Schools. The school enrolls 114 students in pre-K through 5. On average, elementary schools in Michigan enroll around 369, and this school is 69% below that mark.
Eureka School falls under St. Johns Public Schools, which has 7 schools enrolling 2,458 students.
By race and ethnicity, Eureka School is 84% White. The next largest groups are 15% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 27%.
The school has 8.3 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 13.7 students per teacher. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Of all students at Eureka School, 39% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Clinton County, the average is 30%.
Census data for Clinton County show the median household earns about $88,210 a year, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Clinton County number 26, with about 9,640 students.
EE Knight Elementary School sits about 6.1 miles from Eureka School. Within ten miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment rose 9% over 4 years, reaching 114 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Eureka School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Clinton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
79,626
Census ACS
Median income
$88,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
9,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St. Johns Public Schools
- St Johns High SchoolHigh · 790 students
- St Johns Middle SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Gateway Elementary SchoolElementary · 320 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 313 students
- Riley Elementary SchoolElementary · 299 students
- STRIVE AcademyHigh · 38 students
Other schools in SAINT JOHNS
- St Johns High SchoolHigh · 790 students
- St Johns Middle SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Gateway Elementary SchoolElementary · 320 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 313 students
- Riley Elementary SchoolElementary · 299 students
- Clinton County Education CenterCombined · 42 students
Other Eureka schools
One other US public school is named Eureka. Eureka School is the largest of the 2.
- Eureka SchoolEUREKA, UT · 101 students
Nearby schools
- EE Knight Elementary School6.1 mi · 296
- Gateway Elementary School6.5 mi · 320
- Ashley High School6.5 mi · 48
- Ashley Elementary School6.5 mi · 60
- Ashley Middle School6.5 mi · 54
- OvidElsie High School7.2 mi · 372
Frequently asked questions
About Eureka SchoolHow many students attend Eureka School?
Eureka School enrolls approximately 114 students in grades PK-05.
Is Eureka School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Eureka School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Eureka School have?
Eureka School employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
How diverse is Eureka School?
Eureka School reports a student body of 84% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Eureka School?
Eureka School is overseen by St. Johns Public Schools in Clinton County.
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