Enrollment
143
Elementary
DISTRICT 288 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHELBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263132006735
New Era Elementary School
2752 HILLCREST DR, NEW ERA, MI 49446 · (231)861-2662 · Oceana County
GRADES 04–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL143 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
111 students
DISTRICT 74% · 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, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 70 | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 73 | 51% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Shelby Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where New Era Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 143 | #1,529 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.6% | #400 of 1,563 |
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.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
143
-57 (-28%) vs 2017
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 212
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 18.0:1
% White
50%
was 54%
% Hispanic
46%
was 42%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 143 | 10.5 | 13.6:1 | 78% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 160 | 11.9 | 13.4:1 | 75% (120) |
| 2020-21 | 182 | 9 | 20.2:1 | 79% (143) |
| 2017-18 | 200 | 11.1 | 18.0:1 | 84% (168) |
| 2015-16 | 207 | 10 | 20.7:1 | 85% (175) |
| 2010-11 | 194 | 10 | 19.4:1 | 73% (142) |
| 2000-01 | 143 | 8 | 17.9:1 | 36% (52) |
| 1990-91 | 212 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for New Era Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 28% (200 to 143); teachers down 6% (11.1 to 10.5).
About New Era Elementary School
New Era Elementary School is a public very small elementary school in NEW ERA, Michigan. The school covers grades 4 through 5 and reported 143 students in 2023-24. The school is 61% below the average for elementary schools in Michigan.
New Era Elementary School is one of the 4 schools that make up Shelby Public Schools (1,186 students in total).
White students make up 50% of enrollment at New Era Elementary School, the largest share of any group. The rest of enrollment is 46% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Oceana County's population at about 86%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 54, compared with 70 nationally.
New Era Elementary School reported 10.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2023-24, a ratio of 13.4:1. Elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1, 2.4 more students per teacher than here. There are 111 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 78% of enrollment.
In the wider Oceana County area, median household income comes to about $62,417, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Oceana County's 10 public schools enroll about 2,852 students and include New Era Elementary School.
Shelby Middle School, about 4.0 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of New Era Elementary School, there are 3 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment fell 28% over 6 years, reaching 143 in 2023-24. The largest shift in the student mix was in the Hispanic share, which increased from 42% to 46%. The ratio was 18.0:1 in 2017-18 and 13.6:1 in 2023-24.
New Era Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Oceana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,915
Census ACS
Median income
$62,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,852 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Shelby Public Schools
- Shelby Elementary SchoolElementary · 433 students
- Shelby High SchoolHigh · 346 students
- Shelby Middle SchoolMiddle · 264 students
Nearby schools
- Shelby Middle School4.0 mi · 264
- Shelby High School4.2 mi · 346
- Shelby Elementary School4.3 mi · 433
- Montague Area Childhood Center9.3 mi · 85
- Nellie B Chisholm Middle School9.5 mi · 307
- Montague High School9.5 mi · 419
Frequently asked questions
About New Era Elementary SchoolHow large is New Era Elementary School?
New Era Elementary School enrolls approximately 143 students in grades 04-05.
What age range does New Era Elementary School serve?
New Era Elementary School serves students from grade 04 through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School is approximately 13.4:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at New Era Elementary School?
At New Era Elementary School, the student body is approximately 50% White, 46% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees New Era Elementary School?
New Era Elementary School is overseen by Shelby Public Schools in Oceana County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.