- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lapeer, MI
Ck Schickler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ck Schickler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262118005841
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ck Schickler Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ck Schickler Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ck Schickler Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Lapeer Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262118005841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ck Schickler Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262118005841 · Lapeer, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 18.3:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lapeer High School (1,006 students)
Ck Schickler Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ck Schickler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lapeer High Sc
Lapeer High School
1,006 students
- Zemmer Campus
Zemmer Campus 89
628 students
- Rolland Warner
Rolland Warner Campus 67
610 students
- This school
Ck Schickler Elementary School
457 students
- Elva Lynch Ele 390
Elva Lynch Elementary School
390 students
- Turrill Elemen 389
Turrill Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Ck Schickler Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ck Schickler Elementary School compares
Ck Schickler 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,902
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
7
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Ck Schickler Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lapeer Community Schools reports $13,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ck Schickler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zemmer Campus 89 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolland Warner Campus 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elva Lynch Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turrill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ck Schickler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Lapeer
2 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ck Schickler Elementary School
How many students attend Ck Schickler Elementary School?
Ck Schickler Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lapeer, MI. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ck Schickler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ck Schickler Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ck Schickler Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Ck Schickler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ck Schickler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ck Schickler Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ck Schickler Elementary School?
Ck Schickler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ck Schickler Elementary School rank among schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Ck Schickler Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lapeer, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lapeer on the city page.
What other schools are in Lapeer Community Schools?
Besides Ck Schickler Elementary School, Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students), Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students), and Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students). See the Lapeer Community Schools district page for the complete list.