- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Childs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Childs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262157001479
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Childs Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Childs Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Childs Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Consolidated School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262157001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Childs Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 262157001479 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 16.4:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (810 students)
Childs Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Childs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
810 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
712 students
- Brick Elementa
Brick Elementary School
500 students
- This school
Childs Elementary School
493 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary School
486 students
- Lcs Virtual Ac 121
Lcs Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Childs Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Childs Elementary School compares
Childs 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Childs Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Consolidated School District reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Childs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brick Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lcs Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Childs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Childs Elementary School
How many students attend Childs Elementary School?
Childs Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childs Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Childs Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Childs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Childs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Childs Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childs Elementary School?
Childs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Childs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Childs Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Besides Childs Elementary School, Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students), Lincoln Middle School (712 students), and Brick Elementary School (500 students). See the Lincoln Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.