Enrollment
300
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrison Township, MI
Donald J Yacks Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Donald J Yacks Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262187005921
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald J Yacks Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Harrison Township · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald J Yacks Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald J Yacks Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harrison Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald J Yacks Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald J Yacks Elem School
Donald J Yacks Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Harrison Township, Michigan, enrolling 300 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 300 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.
Among 629 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #491, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and High School (1,172 students) alongside Donald J Yacks Elem 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 Donald J Yacks Elem School compares
Donald J Yacks Elem 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$13,245
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 61.0%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Donald J Yacks Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Donald J Yacks Elem School.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 Donald J Yacks Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald J Yacks Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other 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 (~300 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald J Yacks Elem School
How many students attend Donald J Yacks Elem School?
Donald J Yacks Elem School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrison Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald J Yacks Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald J Yacks Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Donald J Yacks Elem School?
51.7% of students at Donald J Yacks Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald J Yacks Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Donald J Yacks Elem School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Harrison Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald J Yacks Elem School?
Donald J Yacks Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
How does Donald J Yacks Elem School rank among schools in Harrison Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald J Yacks Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harrison Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harrison Township on the city page.
Is Donald J Yacks Elem School a good school?
Donald J Yacks Elem School earns 22/100 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 L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Donald J Yacks Elem School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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