Enrollment
381
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dimondale, MI
Dimondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dimondale 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 261848005527
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimondale 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.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 381
- students enrolled
Dimondale Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848005527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimondale Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dimondale Elementary School
Dimondale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dimondale, Michigan, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 680 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #413.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students) and Holt Junior High School (713 students) alongside Dimondale 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 Dimondale Elementary School compares
Dimondale 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,182
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 16.5%
African American 15.0%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Dimondale Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holt Public Schools, which includes Dimondale Elementary School.
$13,182
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 62.9%
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 Dimondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holt Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimondale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dimondale Elementary School
How many students attend Dimondale Elementary School?
Dimondale Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dimondale, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimondale Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Dimondale Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Dimondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dimondale Elementary School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Dimondale, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimondale Elementary School?
Dimondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Dimondale Elementary School a good school?
Dimondale 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. 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 Holt Public Schools?
Besides Dimondale Elementary School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students), Holt Junior High School (713 students), and Elliott Elementary School (457 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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