Enrollment
445
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clay, MI
Algonquin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Algonquin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260219008693
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonquin Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
Algonquin Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Algonac Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260219008693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonquin Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algonquin Elementary School
Algonquin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clay, Michigan, enrolling 445 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 688 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #468.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Algonac Community School District also operates Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students) and Millside Elementary School (179 students) alongside Algonquin 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 Algonquin Elementary School compares
Algonquin 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$12,230
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 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.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Algonquin Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algonac Community School District, which includes Algonquin Elementary School.
$12,230
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 Algonquin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Algonac Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algonquin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary 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 (~445 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Elementary School
How many students attend Algonquin Elementary School?
Algonquin Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clay, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algonquin Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Algonquin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonquin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Algonquin Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Clay, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonquin Elementary School?
Algonquin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Algonquin Elementary School a good school?
Algonquin Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Algonac Community School District?
Besides Algonquin Elementary School, Algonac Community School District also operates Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students), Millside Elementary School (179 students), and Algonac Alternative Education (19 students). See the Algonac Community School District district page for the complete list.
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