- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portage, MI
Angling Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Angling Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262895006485
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Angling Road Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Angling Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Angling Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895006485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Angling Road Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 262895006485 · Portage, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15.7:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Central High School (1,391 students)
Angling Road Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Angling Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage Centra
Portage Central High School
1,391 students
- Portage Northe
Portage Northern High School
1,194 students
- Portage Centra
Portage Central Middle School
719 students
- Portage West M
Portage West Middle School
717 students
- Portage North
Portage North Middle School
609 students
- This school 360
Angling Road Elementary School
360 students
What this shows Angling Road Elementary School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Angling Road Elementary School compares
Angling Road Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 7.5%
African American 7.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Angling Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portage Public Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Angling Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Angling Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Portage
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Angling Road Elementary School
How many students attend Angling Road Elementary School?
Angling Road Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Angling Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Angling Road Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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 Angling Road Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Angling Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Angling Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Angling Road Elementary School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Portage, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Angling Road Elementary School?
Angling Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Angling Road Elementary School rank among schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Angling Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Portage, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Besides Angling Road Elementary School, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students), Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), and Portage Central Middle School (719 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.