- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caledonia, MI
Caledonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260762004347
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caledonia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762004347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Caledonia Elementary School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260762004347 · Caledonia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 18.9:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia High School (1,438 students)
Caledonia Elementary School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Caledonia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
1,438 students
- Kraft Meadows
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
703 students
- Duncan Lake Mi
Duncan Lake Middle School
696 students
- This school 378
Caledonia Elementary School
378 students
- Emmons Lake El 377
Emmons Lake Elementary School
377 students
- Kettle Lake El 349
Kettle Lake Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Caledonia Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caledonia Elementary School compares
Caledonia 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Caledonia Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Community Schools reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caledonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emmons Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caledonia Elementary School
How many students attend Caledonia Elementary School?
Caledonia Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caledonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caledonia Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Caledonia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia Elementary School?
Caledonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Caledonia Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students), Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students), and Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.