- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Ardmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ardmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262088005755
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardmore Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ardmore Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 262088005755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ardmore Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262088005755 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 20.6:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,319 students)
Ardmore Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ardmore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,319 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
990 students
- Princeton Elem
Princeton Elementary School
652 students
- Greenwood Elem 430
Greenwood Elementary School
430 students
- This school 370
Ardmore Elementary School
370 students
- Harmon Element 317
Harmon Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Ardmore Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ardmore Elementary School compares
Ardmore 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,589
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Ardmore Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) reports $13,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ardmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ardmore Elementary School
How many students attend Ardmore Elementary School?
Ardmore Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ardmore Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Ardmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ardmore Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardmore Elementary School?
Ardmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ardmore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Ardmore Elementary School, Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lakeview High School (1,319 students), Jefferson Middle School (990 students), and Princeton Elementary School (652 students). See the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.