Enrollment
292
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, MI
Concord Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Concord Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261065004537
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Concord, MI.
School address
District: Concord Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261065004537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord Elementary School
Concord Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Concord, Michigan, enrolling 292 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 570 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Concord Community Schools also operates Concord High School (182 students) and Concord Middle School (143 students) alongside Concord 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 Concord Elementary School compares
Concord 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% 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
$13,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 78.4%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Concord Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concord Community Schools, which includes Concord Elementary School.
$13,755
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 61.7%
Federal 14.1%
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 Concord Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~292 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Concord Elementary School
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Concord Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Concord Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Concord Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Concord, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Concord Elementary School rank among public schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Concord, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Concord on the city page.
Is Concord Elementary School a good school?
Concord Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Concord Community Schools?
Besides Concord Elementary School, Concord Community Schools also operates Concord High School (182 students) and Concord Middle School (143 students). See the Concord Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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