- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Dimondale Elementary School shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 261848005527 · Dimondale, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Holt Senior High School (1,529 students)
Dimondale Elementary School shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dimondale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holt Senior Hi
Holt Senior High School
1,529 students
- Holt Junior Hi
Holt Junior High School
713 students
- Elliott Elemen 457
Elliott Elementary School
457 students
- Wilcox Element 413
Wilcox Elementary School
413 students
- This school 381
Dimondale Elementary School
381 students
- Horizon Elemen 354
Horizon Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Dimondale Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimondale Elementary School compares
Dimondale Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,034
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
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.
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
District finance for Holt Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.