Enrollment
378
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caledonia Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caledonia Elementary School
Caledonia Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Caledonia, Michigan, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1890 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students) and Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students) alongside Caledonia 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 Caledonia Elementary School compares
Caledonia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,815
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caledonia Community Schools, which includes Caledonia Elementary School.
$12,815
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Caledonia Elementary School a good school?
Caledonia Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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