- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Lansing, MI
Donley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Donley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261260004978
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donley Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Donley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donley Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261260004978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Donley Elementary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 261260004978 · East Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lansing High School (1,231 students)
Donley Elementary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Donley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Lansing H
East Lansing High School
1,231 students
- Macdonald Midd
Macdonald Middle School
857 students
- Marble School 306
Marble School
306 students
- Glencairn Scho 298
Glencairn School
298 students
- Whitehills Ele 286
Whitehills Elementary School
286 students
- This school 262
Donley Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Donley Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donley Elementary School compares
Donley 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Donley Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Lansing School District reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macdonald Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marble School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencairn School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in East Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Donley Elementary School
How many students attend Donley Elementary School?
Donley Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donley Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Donley Elementary School?
52.3% of students at Donley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Donley Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donley Elementary School?
Donley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Donley Elementary School rank among schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Donley Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in East Lansing School District?
Besides Donley Elementary School, East Lansing School District also operates East Lansing High School (1,231 students), Macdonald Middle School (857 students), and Marble School (306 students). See the East Lansing School District district page for the complete list.