Enrollment
419
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clio, MI
Ac Edgerton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ac Edgerton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261011004497
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ac Edgerton Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Clio · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ac Edgerton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ac Edgerton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Clio, MI.
School address
District: Clio Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261011004497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ac Edgerton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ac Edgerton Elementary School
Ac Edgerton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clio, Michigan, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 582 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #440, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students) and Clio Area High School (684 students) alongside Ac Edgerton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ac Edgerton Elementary School compares
Ac Edgerton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clio Area School District, which includes Ac Edgerton Elementary School.
$11,543
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ac Edgerton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George a Lacure Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clio Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ac Edgerton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 38.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ac Edgerton Elementary School
How many students attend Ac Edgerton Elementary School?
Ac Edgerton Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clio, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ac Edgerton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ac Edgerton Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ac Edgerton Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Ac Edgerton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ac Edgerton Elementary School?
Ac Edgerton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ac Edgerton Elementary School rank among schools in Clio?
By Resource Investment Index, Ac Edgerton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Clio, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clio on the city page.
Is Ac Edgerton Elementary School a good school?
Ac Edgerton Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clio Area School District?
Besides Ac Edgerton Elementary School, Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students), Clio Area High School (684 students), and Clio Middle School (564 students). See the Clio Area School District district page for the complete list.
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