- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commerce Township, MI
Commerce Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Commerce Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263516007073
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Commerce Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 263516007073 · Commerce Township, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 17.8:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Commerce Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Commerce Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walled Lake No
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- Walled Lake Ce
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- Walled Lake We
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033 students
- Clifford H Sma
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888 students
- Walnut Creek M
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- This school 534
Commerce Elementary School
534 students
What this shows Commerce Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce Elementary School compares
Commerce 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$15,362
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Commerce Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools reports $15,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commerce Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce Elementary School
How many students attend Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commerce Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Commerce Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Commerce Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Commerce Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Commerce Township, 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 Commerce Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Commerce Elementary School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.